| Literature DB >> 14576138 |
Eric Dannaoui1, Jacques F G M Meis, David Loebenberg, Paul E Verweij.
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Three isolates of zygomycetes were used to produce a disseminated infection in nonimmunocompromised mice. Against all zygomycete strains, amphotericin B significantly prolonged survival. Itraconazole was inactive against Rhizopus microsporus and Rhizopus oryzae but was partially active against Absidia corymbifera. Posaconazole had no beneficial effects against R. oryzae but showed partial activity against A. corymbifera. Posaconazole had a clear dose-response effect against R. microsporus.Entities:
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Year: 2003 PMID: 14576138 PMCID: PMC253802 DOI: 10.1128/AAC.47.11.3647-3650.2003
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Antimicrob Agents Chemother ISSN: 0066-4804 Impact factor: 5.191