Abstract
The Authors have analyzed the effect of Cefotetan in 20 patients affected by bronchopulmonary pathologies supported by anaerobic bacterium. During 7 days doses of 50 mg. pro Kg/pro die were given. From beginning to end of the treatment clinical, hematochemical and radiological data were evaluated. Bacteriological analysis was made on samples drawn with BFS according to a traditional method and with microbiology specimen brush. Almost all the patients (95%) realized improvements in clinical symptomatology and in radiological picture.
Publication types
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Comparative Study
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Bacteria, Anaerobic* / drug effects
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Bacteria, Anaerobic* / isolation & purification
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Bacterial Infections / drug therapy*
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Bacterial Infections / microbiology
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Bacteriological Techniques / instrumentation
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Bronchiectasis / drug therapy*
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Bronchiectasis / microbiology
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Cefotetan / pharmacology
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Cefotetan / therapeutic use*
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Lung Abscess / drug therapy*
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Lung Abscess / microbiology
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Male
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Microbial Sensitivity Tests
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Middle Aged
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Respiratory Tract Infections / drug therapy*
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Respiratory Tract Infections / microbiology