Resurgence of Polymyxin B for MDR/XDR Gram-Negative Infections: An Overview of Current Evidence
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Polymyxin B has resurged in recent years as a last resort therapy for Gram-negative multidrug-resistant (MDR) and extremely drug resistant (XDR) infections. Understanding newer evidence on polymyxin B is necessary to guide clinical decision making. Here, we present a literature review of polymyxin B in Gram-negative infections with update on its pharmacology.
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دوره 2017 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2017