Outcomes
Patient outcomes were established for a minimum of 6 months
after the initial positive blood culture by review of the medical
records. Outcomes were defined as (1) cure (completion of therapy
for SAB and no evidence of recurrent staphylococcal infection
within the follow-up period); (2) recurrence (completion of therapy
for SAB and clinical resolution of infection with cultureconfirmed
recurrent SAB [within the follow-up period]); and (3)
death during the study period.