Our experience with a combination of rifampicin and minocycline in the therapy of brucellosis
Grasso, E.; Mondino, P.; Spirolazzi, M.P.; Dalmasso, G.; Raineri, G.; Vitiello, C.
Minerva Medica 79(3): 235-240
1988
ISSN/ISBN: 0026-4806 PMID: 3362402 Document Number: 314221
After a brief review of the literature on the treatment of brucellosis the results obtained with a new protocol (Rifampicin + Minocycline for 20 days) are reported. The combination was well-tolerated and undeniably effective producing a 94% cure rate.
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