Current susceptibility patterns of anaerobic bacteria
Yonsei Medical Journal
;
: 495-501, 1998.
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
While antibiotic resistance among anaerobes continues to increase, the frequency of antimicrobial susceptibility testing for anaerobes is declining. Because anaerobic infections are often mixed and detailed bacteriology of the organisms involved may take some time, physicians must institute empiric therapy before susceptibility testing results are available. Also, economic realities and prudent use of resources mandate that careful consideration be given to the necessity for routine susceptibility testing of anaerobic bacteria. Determination of appropriate therapy can be based on published antibiograms; however, since patterns may vary within geographic regions and even within hospitals, it is strongly recommended that each hospital center periodically test their isolates to determine local patterns and detect any pockets of resistance. As a general guide, antibiograms from the last several years of susceptibility testing at the Wadsworth Anaerobe Laboratory are reported.
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Assunto principal:
Bactérias Anaeróbias
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Resistência Microbiana a Medicamentos
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Testes de Sensibilidade Microbiana
Limite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Yonsei Medical Journal
Ano de publicação:
1998
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