Abstract
The susceptibilities of 49 isolates recovered from orthopedic implants to seven antimicrobial agents were evaluated by the broth microdilution method. Ciprofloxacin and vancomycin were more active than gentamicin, representing aminoglycosides which are routinely incorporated into bone cement, and also more active than the preoperative antimicrobial agents cefamandole and erythromycin. The use of ciprofloxacin and vancomycin in vivo, therefore, warrants further evaluation.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3002-3005 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy |
Volume | 42 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Nov 1998 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacology (medical)
- Infectious Diseases