1. [Fosfomycin, an old antibiotic with new possibilities]
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Ac, Dijkmans, Sg, Kuiper, Burggraaf J, Jw, Mouton, Eb, Wilms, Dj, Touw, Stevens J, Cees van Nieuwkoop, and Imc, Kamerling
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Bacteria ,Fosfomycin ,Humans ,Infections ,Drug Resistance, Multiple ,Anti-Bacterial Agents ,Netherlands - Abstract
Fosfomycin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic agent used orally for uncomplicated cystitis. The intravenous form of administration has recently been authorised in the Netherlands.- Thanks to its broad spectrum and extensive tissue penetration, fosfomycin offers possibilities for the treatment of infections in different organs.- Infections with multidrug-resistant bacteria pose a significant threat to public health. Many of these multidrug-resistant bacteria are sensitive to fosfomycin, which means fosfomycin may be an option for the treatment of infections with multidrug-resistant bacteria. - There is a lack of knowledge about the pharmacological properties of fosfomycin to establish a good dosing schedule. Knowledge is also lacking about the safety of fosfomycin and the extent of its tolerability in the treatment of different infections. - More research is needed before fosfomycin can be used in the battle against multidrug-resistant bacteria.
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- 2017