Publications by authors named "Simone Cristina Coutinho"
J Med Microbiol
June 2007
Article Synopsis
- Ertapenem and piperacillin/tazobactam are broad-spectrum beta-lactam antibiotics effective against mixed infections with Bacteroides fragilis and Escherichia coli.
- The study compared their effects on these bacteria by measuring minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) and analyzing time-kill kinetics.
- Results indicated that ertapenem was more effective against E. coli, significantly reducing its viability, while piperacillin/tazobactam only impacted B. fragilis and performed similarly to ertapenem in mixed cultures.
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