ciprofloxacin

Whole genome sequencing of Mycoplasma hominis strains resistant to ciprofloxacin

In order to determine molecular mechanisms of resistance to ciprofloxacin, clinical isolates of Mycoplasma hominis (2 strains) obtained from women with pelvic inflammatory disease were investigated. Whole genome sequencing was performed using a …

Cefixime vs Ciprofloxacin for Acute Uncomplicated Cystitis: Clinico-Economic Study

Objective. To evaluate clinico-economical effectiveness of short course of cefixime and ciprofloxacin in women with acute uncomplicated cystitis. Materials and Methods. A prospective randomized clinico-economic study of effectiveness of cefixime and ciprofloxacin in 104 patients with acute uncomplicated cystitis. Results. At visit 2 (day 8) microbiological cure rates were detected in 95.9%, 55.6% and 71.4% of patients from Group 1 (cefixime), Group 2-a (ciprofloxacin 250 mg BID) and Group 2-b (ciprofloxacin 500 mg BID), respectively.

Ciprofloxacin in Current Clinical Practice

Ciprofloxacin is the most known member of second generation quinolones, which is more active against gram-negative microorganisms and has broad antimicrobial spectrum compared to first generation quinolones. This article presents the main indications …

Prediction of Development of Antimicrobial Resistance in In-vitro Dynamic Models of Different Dosage Regiments

According to the mutant selection window (MSW) hypothesis resistant mutants are selected at antibiotic concentrations above the MIC but below the mutant prevention concentration (MPC). There are contradictory reports on the relationships between MIC- …

Quinolones in Childhood and Pregnancy. Is There a Rationale for Their Use?

The usage of quinolones and fluoroquinolones (FQ) in children and adolescents as well as in pregnant women is considered in this paper. Based on joint toxicity of FQ observed in immature animals this class of antimicrobial agents is officially …