Journal of Bone and Joint Infection
Journal of Bone and Joint Infection
JBJI
Articles | Volume 10, issue 4
Articles | Volume 10, issue 4
https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-10-255-2025
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https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-10-255-2025
© Author(s) 2025. This work is distributed under
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Articles | Volume 10, issue 4
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30 Jul 2025
Original full-length article |  | 30 Jul 2025

Proactive Therapeutic Drug MONiToring to Guide Suppressive Antibiotic Therapy with DALBAvaNcin ( > 12 weeks) in Osteoarticular Infections (MONTALBANO)

Chiara Mariani, Matteo Passerini, Lucia Galli, Alice Covizzi, Marta Colaneri, Martina Offer, Margherita Faenzi, Stefania Merli, Simona Landonio, Marta Fusi, Alberto Dolci, Andrea Gori, and Dario Cattaneo

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Bone and joint infections often require prolonged antibiotic treatments over 12 weeks. Dalbavancin, an intravenous antibiotic given at spaced intervals, offers a promising option. Our study developed a method to optimize dosing schedules using two blood tests to measure drug levels. This ensures effective treatment while avoiding excessive accumulation. These findings suggest dalbavancin is a safe, effective choice for managing long-term infections.
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