Comparison of clindamycin, rifampin, tetracycline, metronidazole, and penicillin for efficacy in prevention of experimental gas gangrene due to Clostridium perfringens
Stevens DL;Maier KA;Laine BM;Mitten JE;;
The Journal of infectious diseases1987Vol. 155pp. -
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Abstract
Gas gangrene caused by Clostridium perfringens is associated with significant mortality and morbidity in spite of penicillin treatment. Although prompt surgical debridement has been established as the primary therapeutic objective, additional studies are needed for determination of the optimal antim …