In vitro susceptibility of anaerobes: comparison of clindamycin and other antimicrobial agents

J Infect Dis. 1977 Mar:135 Suppl:S7-12. doi: 10.1093/infdis/135.supplement.s7.

Abstract

The in vitro activity of clindamycin against anaerobic bacteria was compared with that of other antimicrobial agents. Clindamycin remained effective against most anaerobic bacteria found in infections, although resistance to the drug was found in certain groups, such as Peptococcus and Clostridium species.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Anaerobiosis
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology*
  • Bacteria / drug effects*
  • Bacteroides / drug effects
  • Clindamycin / pharmacology*
  • Clostridium / drug effects
  • Drug Resistance, Microbial
  • Fusobacterium / drug effects
  • Peptococcus / drug effects
  • Species Specificity

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Clindamycin