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In vitro susceptibilities and beta-lactamase production of 53 clinical isolates of Branhamella catarrhalis

Year: 1985

Type: article

Abstract: We tested 53 clinical isolates of Branhamella catarrhalis recovered from patients with respiratory symptoms to determine the susceptibility of the isolates to 25 antimicrobial agents, including the newer beta-lactam antibiotics. Of the 53 strains, 46 (86.7%) were beta-lactamase producers. All the strains were susceptible to the majority of the new penicillins and cephalosporins. The combinations of amoxacillin-clavulanic acid and ticarcillin-clavulanic acid were also very active against the beta-lactamase-producing strains.

Source: Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy

DOI: 10.1128/aac.27.4.646

Authors: S Alvarez, M Jones, S Holtsclaw-Berk, J Guarderas, S L Berk

Language: English

Topic: Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria

Subfield: Molecular Medicine

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W1997261237

FWCI: 5.502

Cites: 17

Cited by: 63

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