Table 3

Demographics in patients included in study

GenderAge range*Any comorbiditiesIndication for intravenous antibiotic therapyWeek of treatment
P1F51–60NoSpinal infection – bone and jointThird week
P2M41–50NoOsteomyelitis in fingerEnd of first week
P3F31–40Type 1 diabeticDiscitisSecond week
P4M21–30NoKnee septic arthritisThird week
P5F61–70NoHip prosthetic joint infectionThird week
P6M61–70NoCellulitis in legSecond week
P7M71–80NoOsteomyelitis in toeThird week
P8M61–70NoKnee infection following total replacementThird week
P9M71–80NoOsteomyelitis in toeSecond week
P10F61–70NoOsteomyelitis in tibiaSecond week
P11M71–80Type 1 diabeticCellulitis in legSecond week
P12M41–50NoCellulitis and bursitis in elbowSecond week
P13M61–70Liver cirrhosis (non-alcoholic)Lung disease—Mycobacterium infectionSixth week
P14F61–70NoOsteomyelitis in toeFifth week
P15M31–40NoInfective endocarditisSecond week
P16M61–70Type 2 diabeticInfected cannula site – cellulitisSecond week
P17M41–50NoDiscitisThird week
P18M17–18NoInfective endocarditisThird week
P19F41–50NoCellulitis in legSecond week
P20F51–60NoCellulitis in legThird week
  • *The participant age have been reported in age ranges to ensure patient is not identifiable.

  • F, female; M, male.