Bactericidal activity of moxifloxacin against Staphylococcus aureus

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作者
Berrington, AW [1 ]
Perry, JD [1 ]
Gould, EK [1 ]
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[1] Freeman Hosp, Dept Microbiol, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE7 7DN, Tyne & Wear, England
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10.1046/j.1469-0691.2001.00223.x
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R51 [传染病];
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100401 ;
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In summary, it is clear that among sensitive strains of S. aureus, moxifloxacin is bactericidal at clinically achievable levels. These observations support the potential of moxifloxacin in the treatment of deep-seated infections caused by ciprofloxacin-sensitive strains of S. aureus.
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