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Ciprofloxacin for soft tissue infections.

M J Wood, M N Logan

    The Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy
    |November 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary

    Oral ciprofloxacin showed clinical improvement in most patients with bacterial soft-tissue infections. However, bacterial eradication was limited, particularly for staphylococci and streptococci, with no observed resistance development.

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    Area of Science:

    • Infectious Diseases
    • Pharmacology
    • Microbiology

    Background:

    • Bacterial soft-tissue infections, including cellulitis, pose a significant clinical challenge.
    • Oral antibiotics are a cornerstone of treatment for these infections.
    • Evaluating novel or existing antibiotic efficacy is crucial for optimizing patient outcomes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the clinical efficacy and microbiological impact of oral ciprofloxacin in patients with cellulitis and other bacterial soft-tissue infections.
    • To monitor for the development of antibiotic resistance during treatment.
    • To evaluate the safety and tolerability profile of oral ciprofloxacin in this patient population.

    Main Methods:

    • A study involving 21 patients diagnosed with cellulitis or other bacterial soft-tissue infections.
    • Treatment administered via oral ciprofloxacin.
    • Clinical assessment of patient improvement or cure.
    • Microbiological analysis of bacterial isolates to determine eradication rates.
    • Disc sensitivity testing to detect emerging resistance.

    Main Results:

    • Nineteen out of 20 evaluable patients demonstrated clinical cure or improvement.
    • One patient was withdrawn due to nausea and vomiting.
    • Complete eradication of bacterial isolates was achieved in only 9 out of 18 cases.
    • Treatment failures were predominantly associated with Staphylococcus and Streptococcus species.
    • No evidence of acquired resistance to ciprofloxacin was detected via disc sensitivity testing.
    • No serious adverse events or toxicity were observed during the study.

    Conclusions:

    • Oral ciprofloxacin demonstrates good clinical efficacy in treating bacterial soft-tissue infections.
    • Microbiological eradication rates may be suboptimal, especially against staphylococcal and streptococcal pathogens.
    • Ciprofloxacin appears safe and well-tolerated for short-term use in this context.
    • Further investigation into resistance patterns and optimal use against specific pathogens is warranted.

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