Comparison of single and combination antimicrobial agents for prevention of experimental gas gangrene caused by Clostridium perfringens
Stevens DL;Laine BM;Mitten JE;;
Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy1987Vol. 31pp. -
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Abstract
The treatment of experimental gas gangrene caused by Clostridium perfringens was investigated by using combinations of antimicrobial agents. This study demonstrated that rifampin, penicillin, metronidazole, and clindamycin were all bactericidal against standard inocula (10(5) to 10(6) CFU). These an …