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Clindamycin.

A S Klainer1

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Morristown Memorial Hospital, New Jersey.

The Medical Clinics of North America
|November 1, 1987
PubMed
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Clindamycin is a well-tolerated and effective antimicrobial for treating anaerobic infections. It is also useful when Staphylococcus aureus and anaerobes co-infect patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Clindamycin is a lincosamide antibiotic with broad-spectrum activity.
  • It is effective against many Gram-positive bacteria and anaerobic organisms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the clinical utility of clindamycin.
  • To highlight its efficacy in treating specific anaerobic infections.
  • To assess its role in mixed infections involving S. aureus and anaerobes.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical case reviews.
  • Antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
  • Literature review of clindamycin's efficacy.

Main Results:

  • Clindamycin demonstrated excellent tolerability in clinical use.
  • The agent proved effective in treating various anaerobic infections.
  • Successful outcomes were observed in mixed infections involving S. aureus and anaerobes.

    • Conclusions:

    • Clindamycin is a valuable therapeutic option for anaerobic infections.
    • Its efficacy extends to mixed infections, making it a versatile antimicrobial agent.