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Azasordarins: Susceptibility of Fluconazole-Susceptible and Fluconazole-Resistant Clinical Isolates ofCandidaspp. to GW 471558

Authors :
Cuenca-Estrella, Manuel
Mellado, Emilia
Dı́az-Guerra, Teresa M.
Monzón, Araceli
Rodrı́guez-Tudela, Juan L.
Source :
Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy; June 2001, Vol. 45 Issue: 6 p1905-1907, 3p
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

ABSTRACTThe in vitro activity of the azasordarin GW 471558 was compared with those of amphotericin B, flucytosine, itraconazole, and ketoconazole against 177 clinical isolates of Candidaspp. GW 471558 showed potent activity against Candida albicans, Candida glabrata, and Candida tropicalis, even against isolates with decreased susceptibility to azoles. Candida krusei, Candida parapsilosis, Candida lusitaniae,and Candida guilliermondiiare resistant to GW 471558 in vitro (MICs, >128 μg/ml).

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00664804 and 10986596
Volume :
45
Issue :
6
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs7835855
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1128/AAC.45.6.1905-1907.2001