| Literature DB >> 19939599 |
Violeta Rodríguez-Cerrato1, Matilde Gracia, Gema Del Prado, Lorena Huelves, Plínio Naves, Vicente Ruiz, Carmen Ponte, Francisco Soriano.
Abstract
The in vitro activity of 22 antibiotics (including novobiocin) and beta-lactam/gentamicin combinations was assessed against 11 multidrug-resistant pneumococcal strains. Among orally administered drugs, only telithromycin, levofloxacin, and linezolid were active against all isolates, but their use is not indicated in pediatrics. Novobiocin could be a potential therapeutic alternative. 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Entities:
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Year: 2009 PMID: 19939599 DOI: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2009.10.015
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis ISSN: 0732-8893 Impact factor: 2.803