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[The efficacy of different antimicrobial preparations in treating patients with disseminated peritonitis]

Zhurnal Mikrobiologii, Epidemiologii I Immunobiologii
|July 1, 1994
PubMed

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This study evaluated antibiotic treatments for diffuse peritonitis. Ampiox, gentamicin, metronidazole, cephalosporins, and ciprofloxacin demonstrated significant effectiveness in controlling infection and reducing bacterial contamination.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Diffuse peritonitis presents a significant challenge in clinical practice.
  • Effective antimicrobial therapy is crucial for managing intra-abdominal infections.
  • Assessing the efficacy of various antibiotic regimens is essential.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the clinical and microbiological effectiveness of different antibiotic combinations in treating diffuse peritonitis.
  • To compare the outcomes of treatments involving ampiox, gentamicin, metronidazole, cephalosporins, and ciprofloxacin.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of patients with diffuse peritonitis.
  • Administration of specific antibiotic regimens: ampiox, gentamicin, and metronidazole; cephalosporins and metronidazole; and ciprofloxacin.
  • Assessment of clinical improvement and reduction in microbial contamination of peritoneal fluid.

Main Results:

  • Ampiox, gentamicin, and metronidazole combination arrested infection in 68% of cases, reducing microbial load.
  • Cephalosporins and metronidazole combination showed 85% effectiveness, significantly decreasing aerobic and anaerobic bacteria.
  • Ciprofloxacin treatment resulted in positive clinical and microbiological outcomes in all observed patients.

Conclusions:

  • Multiple antibiotic regimens, including combinations with metronidazole and monotherapy with ciprofloxacin, are effective against diffuse peritonitis.
  • Antibiotic selection impacts the reduction of microbial contamination and clinical recovery.
  • Further research may optimize antibiotic strategies for peritonitis treatment.

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