Table 1.

Possible indications of ceftobiprole

1. Community-acquired pneumonia, non-ventilator-associated hospitalacquired pneumonia 2. Complicated skin and soft tissue infections a) Infections in areas with high prevalence of methicillin-resistant S. aureus - Severe and extensive, which may be life-threatening - Elderly patient with significant comorbidity (Child B or C cirrhosis of the liver or haemodialysis) - Immunosuppressed patient b) Manipulated or previously treated chronic ulcers with signs of infection c) Surgical or traumatic wound infections 3. Moderate or severe diabetic foot infections without bone involvement 4. Infection originating from a vascular catheter 5. Fever with no apparent focus in hospitalised patient without septic shock or severe immunosuppression