In vitro activity of chloramphenicol alone and in combination with vancomycin, ampicillin, or RP 59500 (quinupristin/dalfopristin) against vancomycin-resistant Enterococci

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Messick, CR [1 ]
Pendland, SL [1 ]
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[1] UNIV ILLINOIS,COLL PHARM,DEPT PHARM PRACTICE,CHICAGO,IL 60612
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10.1016/S0732-8893(97)81811-1
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R51 [传染病];
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100401 ;
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Using a checkerboard assay, ampicillin, vancomycin, and XP 59500, each in combination with chloramphenicol, were tested for synergy against 23 isolates of vancomycin-resistant enterococci. Additive effects were seen in 62.5% of the isolates when exposed to chloramphenicol pins RP 59500. Additive effects were observed in 20% and 15% of isolates with chloramphenicol plus vancomycin or ampicillin, respectively. Na antagonism was noted. (C) 1997 Elsevier Science Inc.
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