| Literature DB >> 31844009 |
Elias M Mullane1, Lindsay M Avery1, David P Nicolau2,3.
Abstract
The in vitro activity of WCK 5222 (cefepime-zidebactam) was compared to that of several available combination therapies among 30 clinical carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (CRP) strains using gradient diffusion strips. The combinations included nonsusceptible β-lactams (cefepime, ceftolozane-tazobactam, and meropenem) with amikacin and fosfomycin. WCK 5222 MICs ranged from 2 to 32 mg/liter, and 97% were ≤16 mg/liter, while 105/146 (72%) combinations demonstrated inhibition below established susceptibility breakpoints. WCK 5222 monotherapy may be preferred over the combinations assessed for CRP infections.Entities:
Keywords: Pseudomonas aeruginosa; WCK 5222; beta-lactams; carbapenem resistant; gradient diffusion; synergy
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Year: 2020 PMID: 31844009 PMCID: PMC7038276 DOI: 10.1128/AAC.01669-19
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Antimicrob Agents Chemother ISSN: 0066-4804 Impact factor: 5.191