Antibacterial therapy in cystic fibrosis

Med Clin North Am. 1990 May;74(3):837-50. doi: 10.1016/s0025-7125(16)30556-9.

Abstract

Bacterial lung infections determine the prognosis for most cystic fibrosis patients. The antibacterial therapy is difficult because of the host-bacterium interaction and altered pharmacokinetics. The new insights in the working mechanisms of antibiotics that may lead to better treatment results have been discussed, and guidelines for treatment of lung infections in cystic fibrosis patients were given.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Cystic Fibrosis / complications*
  • Haemophilus Infections / drug therapy
  • Haemophilus influenzae
  • Humans
  • Pseudomonas Infections / drug therapy
  • Respiratory Tract Infections / etiology
  • Respiratory Tract Infections / prevention & control*
  • Staphylococcal Infections / drug therapy

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents