Tigecycline for treatment of pneumonia
Dzupová, O.; Benes, J.Ã
Klinicka Mikrobiologie a Infekcni Lekarstvi 15(1): 14-16
2009
ISSN/ISBN: 1211-264X PMID: 19399725 Document Number: 632204
Tigecyclin represents an important contribution for treatment of difficult-to-treat infections caused by polymicrobial or resistant flora. Its characteristics destinate it for use beyond the registered indications. Authors submit two case reports documenting its promising effect in patients with complicated pulmonary infection in whom standard treatment was not successful.
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