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Antibiotics update

P M Southern1

  • 1Department of Pathology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas 75235-9072, USA.

Comprehensive Therapy
|September 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary
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This review covers new antimicrobial agents, including antibacterial, antifungal, antiparasitic, and antiviral drugs. It highlights agents available globally and those nearing market release for medical interest.

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Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Emerging infectious diseases necessitate novel antimicrobial therapies.
  • Global variations in antimicrobial availability require awareness of worldwide treatments.
  • Antimicrobial resistance is a growing concern, driving the need for new agents.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recently developed and emerging antimicrobial agents.
  • To categorize new agents into antibacterial, antifungal, antiparasitic, and antiviral classes.
  • To highlight antimicrobials of global interest due to availability or potential.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of new antimicrobial agents.
  • Classification of agents based on their therapeutic class.

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  • Assessment of agents for market availability and global relevance.

    • Main Results:

    • Identification of novel agents across all four antimicrobial classes.
    • Overview of agents currently on the market or in late-stage development.
    • Summary of agents used internationally that warrant attention.

    Conclusions:

    • Several new antimicrobial agents are available or forthcoming.
    • A broad spectrum of new antibacterials, antifungals, antiparasitics, and antivirals are of significant clinical interest.
    • Continued monitoring of global antimicrobial developments is crucial for public health.