Current practices and challenges in the management of acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI): results from an Italian multicentre survey with expert discussion
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Background and objectives: Acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI) are common infections associated with relevant clinical and organizational burden. Their management requires appropriate antibiotic therapy and integrated healthcare organization; however, real-world practices remain heterogeneous. The objective was to explore current clinical and organizational practices in ABSSSI management across expert Italian centres, identifying strengths, critical issues, and unmet needs through a multicentre survey with expert interpretation. Methods: A structured 107-item questionnaire was administered via e-mail to 9 Italian centres with consolidated experience in ABSSSI management. A single senior specialist provided a comprehensive response for each centre. Findings were subsequently discussed by a multidisciplinary group of key opinion leaders to contextualize results and identify priority areas for improvement. Results: Marked heterogeneity was observed across centres in organizational models and care pathways. Infectious Diseases specialists were central to management, although 24/7 availability was limited. Access to microbiology services and vulnology support varied across centres. No centre reported fully structured ABSSSI care pathways, although informal internal manuals were common. Dedicated multidisciplinary teams were present in a minority of centres. Structured communication with general practitioners and defined hospital-to-community pathways were generally lacking. Monitoring systems and dedicated databases were inconsistently implemented, with limited pharmacoeconomic evaluation. Conclusions: This multicentre survey highlights substantial variability in ABSSSI management across Italian expert centres, with key gaps in care pathways, specialist availability, and data collection. Addressing these issues may improve standardization and efficiency of care.
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- Titre Crossref
- Current practices and challenges in the management of acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI): results from an Italian multicentre survey with expert discussion
- Date Crossref
- 30/04/2026
- Éditeur
- Oxford University Press (OUP)
- Type
- journal-article
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AOL (United States) pays non établi dans la noticeEntreprise
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University of Milan Clinic of Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine pays non établi dans la noticeUniversité ou école supérieure
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University of Padua pays non établi dans la noticeUniversité ou école supérieure
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A. O. Ordine Mauriziano di Torino pays non établi dans la noticeÉtablissement de santé
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Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda pays non établi dans la noticeÉtablissement de santé
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Federico II University Hospital pays non établi dans la noticeÉtablissement de santé
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University of Naples Federico II Clinic of Infectious Diseases pays non établi dans la noticeUniversité ou école supérieure
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Ospedale Pediatrico Giovanni XXIII pays non établi dans la noticeÉtablissement de santé
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Ospedale San Donato pays non établi dans la noticeÉtablissement de santé
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Ospedale San Carlo pays non établi dans la noticeÉtablissement de santé
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AOL (United States), Clinic of Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine — University of Milan et University of Padua, avec 9 autres affiliations.
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