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General principles of antimicrobial therapy.

C J Wilkowske, P E Hermans

    Mayo Clinic Proceedings
    |January 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    Initial treatment for severe bacterial infections requires broad-spectrum antibiotics. Definitive therapy relies on lab results, with careful dosing crucial, especially for aminoglycosides, to ensure effective treatment and avoid recurrence.

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    Area of Science:

    • Infectious Diseases
    • Clinical Microbiology
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Effective management of life-threatening bacterial infections necessitates a strategic approach to antibiotic selection and administration.
    • Early empirical treatment must cover probable pathogens while awaiting definitive diagnostic data.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline optimal strategies for initiating and managing antimicrobial therapy in severe bacterial infections.
    • To highlight factors influencing treatment success and recurrence, emphasizing laboratory guidance and drug dosing.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of established principles in antimicrobial therapy for severe infections.
    • Discussion of diagnostic procedures, including microbial identification and susceptibility testing.
    • Analysis of factors contributing to treatment failure and recurrence.

    Main Results:

    • Broad-spectrum parenteral therapy is recommended initially.
    • Accurate dosing, particularly for aminoglycosides, is critical to prevent toxicity and ensure efficacy.
    • Recurrence of fever can stem from undiagnosed abscesses, superinfections, drug fever, or errors.

    Conclusions:

    • Definitive antimicrobial therapy should be guided by microbial data and susceptibility testing.
    • Antibiotic combinations are reserved for specific severe infections.
    • Judicious use of new antimicrobial agents and careful consideration of dosing are paramount for successful outcomes.

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