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Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing for Escherichia coli Strains to Fluoroquinolones, in Urinary Tract Infections [PDF]

Iranian Journal of Public Health, 2007
Background: Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are one of the most common infectious diseases diagnosed all over the world. Meanwhile most episode of UTIs are caused by Escherichia coli (up to 85%) and frequently fluoroquinolones are preferred as initial ...
FA Nakhjavani, A Mirsalehian, M Hamidian, B Kazemi, M Mirafshar, F Jabalameli   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY OF FLOROCHINOLONS: A FOCUS ON SAFETY. Review

Медична наука України, 2019
Fluoroquinolones are effective in the treatment of infections of almost any localization (upper and lower respiratory tract, urinary system, skin and soft tissues, bones and joints, liver and bile ducts, gastrointestinal tract, female genital tract ...
M.V. Khaitovych
doaj   +1 more source

Genome-Wide Association Study Reveals Genetic Markers for Antimicrobial Resistance in Mycoplasma bovis

Microbiology Spectrum, 2021
Mycoplasma bovis causes many health and welfare problems in cattle. Due to the absence of clear insights regarding transmission dynamics and the lack of a registered vaccine in Europe, control of an outbreak depends mainly on antimicrobial therapy ...
Jade Bokma, Nick Vereecke, Hans Nauwynck, Freddy Haesebrouck, Sebastiaan Theuns, Bart Pardon, Filip Boyen   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

The insulinotropic effect of fluoroquinolones [PDF]

Biochemical Pharmacology, 2009
Antimicrobial fluoroquinolones induce, with strongly varying frequency, life-threatening hypoglycemias, which is explained by their ability to block K(ATP) channels in pancreatic B-cells and thus to initiate insulin secretion. In apparent contradiction to this, we observed that none of the fluoroquinolones in this study (gatifloxacin, moxifloxacin ...
Ghaly, Hani, Kriete, Christine, Sahin, Seher, Pflöger, Anja, Holzgrabe, Ulrike, Zünkler, Bernd Joachim, Rustenbeck, Ingo   +6 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Transition of Serotype 35B Pneumococci From Commensal to Prevalent Virulent Strain in Children

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 2021
In our community-based prospective cohort study in young children, we observed a significant increase in pneumococcal serotype 35B nasopharyngeal (NP) commensal colonization during the 2011–2014 timeframe, but these strains were not associated with ...
Naoko Fuji, Michael Pichichero, Rachel L. Ehrlich, Joshua Chang Mell, Garth D. Ehrlich, Garth D. Ehrlich, Ravinder Kaur   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Fluoroquinolones and Biofilm: A Narrative Review

Pharmaceuticals
Background: Biofilm-associated infections frequently span multiple body sites and represent a significant clinical challenge, often requiring a multidisciplinary approach involving surgery and antimicrobial therapy.
Nicholas Geremia, Federico Giovagnorio, Agnese Colpani, Andrea De Vito, Alexandru Botan, Giacomo Stroffolini, Dan-Alexandru Toc, Verena Zerbato, Luigi Principe, Giordano Madeddu, Roberto Luzzati, Saverio Giuseppe Parisi, Stefano Di Bella   +12 more
doaj   +1 more source

Comparison of sensitivities of skin prick and intradermal tests with oral rechallenge test: A prospective interventional hospital-based study

Indian Journal of Dermatology, 2021
Background: Identification of culprit drug causing adverse cutaneous drug reactions may not be possible clinically due to the intake of more than one drug.
Satyendra K Singh, Ayushi Bohara, Tulika Rai   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

A Rare Instance of Levofloxacin Induced Myoclonus [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2017
Levofloxacin is a widely used fluoroquinolone, mainly as a respiratory antimicrobial agent. It is employed as a second line therapeutic modality in pulmonary tuberculosis as well.
Sushil Kiran Kunder, A. Avinash, Veena Nayak, Amod Tilak   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Synergistic Advanced Oxidation and Physicochemical Treatment Strategies for Antibiotic Removal and Resistance Mitigation in Water

Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The presence of antibiotics in water not only causes environmental pollution but also increases the growth of antibiotic‐resistant bacterial genes, which pose serious threats to human beings and other water residents. Large numbers of people are reportedly affected by the resistant bacterial genes, as many broad‐spectrum antibiotics are not ...
Amir Zada, Shohreh Azizi
wiley   +1 more source

Promoting Sustainable Prescribing-A Case Study Presenting Experiences From Two Swedish Drug and Therapeutics Committees. [PDF]

Pharmacol Res Perspect
ABSTRACT During the past two decades, it has become evident that pharmaceuticals is an emerging environmental problem. In this study, we present the experiences from two Swedish Drug & Therapeutics Committees (DTCs) on how they integrate environmental considerations into their formularies and continuous professional education activities.
Ericsson B, Lindahl U, Villén J, Nekoro M, Ramström H, Wettermark B.   +5 more
europepmc   +2 more sources