In vitro activities of linezolid against multiple Nocardia species.
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Linezolid was tested by broth microdilution against 140 clinical Nocardia isolates belonging to seven species. The MIC at which 50% of the strains are inhibited (MIC50) and MIC90 for all species other than Nocardia farcinica were 2 and 4 microg/ml. Linezolid is the first antimicrobial agent demonstrated to be active against all Nocardia species.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy
دوره 45 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2001