Postantibiotic Effects and Bactericidal Activities of Levofloxacin and Gatifloxacin at Concentrations Simulating Those of Topical Ophthalmic Administration against Fluoroquinolone-Resistant and Fluoroquinolone-Sensitive Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Strains

Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy
2008.0

Abstract

The bactericidal activities and postantibiotic effects (PAEs) of levofloxacin and gatifloxacin at concentrations corresponding to those in antibiotic eye drops against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus strains were determined. Levofloxacin and gatifloxacin at concentrations simulating those in eye drops showed lower bactericidal activities and shorter PAEs against fluoroquinolone-resistant strains than against fluoroquinolone-sensitive strains.

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