The combination of pivmecillinam and pivampicillin compared to co-trimoxazole in the treatment of enteric fever.

Author: BussayanondA, ChristensenO, TanphaichitraD

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Typhoid fever is an infectious disease with multisystem involvement and is commonly seen in the tropics. Twelve patients with acute typhoid fever were successfully treated with a fixed dose combination of pivmecillinam and pivampicillin. The treatment results were compared to those obtained from the...See full text at original site
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引用元:
https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01816729

データ提供:米国国立医学図書館(NLM)

Fighting Typhoid Fever: A New Approach to Treatment

Typhoid fever, a serious bacterial infection, has long been a threat in tropical regions. This research explores a novel approach to treating this disease, comparing the effectiveness of a fixed dose combination of pivmecillinam and pivampicillin with the commonly used co-trimoxazole. The authors conducted a thorough evaluation of both treatment strategies in patients with typhoid fever, analyzing their effectiveness and safety. Their findings suggest that this new combination of drugs might be a viable alternative to current standard treatment.

Pivmecillinam and Pivampicillin: A Potential New Route to Typhoid Fever Victory

The study highlights the effectiveness of the pivmecillinam and pivampicillin combination in treating typhoid fever, demonstrating its comparable efficacy to the established co-trimoxazole treatment. This finding opens new possibilities for treating typhoid fever, particularly in cases where resistance to other drugs is a concern.

Navigating the Desert of Typhoid Fever Treatment

Typhoid fever can be a challenging disease to treat, particularly in the face of increasing drug resistance. This research offers a potential new oasis in the desert of typhoid fever treatment, providing a viable alternative to current standard therapies.

Dr. Camel's Conclusion

This study presents a promising new approach to treating typhoid fever. The pivmecillinam and pivampicillin combination demonstrates comparable effectiveness to the established co-trimoxazole treatment, offering a valuable alternative for patients with this challenging disease. As a researcher, I am always eager to explore new treatments, and this study suggests a potentially valuable addition to our therapeutic arsenal in the fight against typhoid fever.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 1982-09-10
  2. Date Revised 2019-08-29
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

6284651

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1007/BF01816729

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