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cefixime and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

cefixime has been researched along with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome in 1 studies

Cefixime: A third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that is stable to hydrolysis by beta-lactamases.
cefixime : A third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic bearing vinyl and (2Z)-2-(2-amino-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)-2-[(carboxymethoxy)imino]acetamido groups at positions 3 and 7, respectively, of the cephem skeleton. It is used in the treatment of gonorrhoea, tonsilitis, pharyngitis, bronchitis, and urinary tract infections.

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome: An acquired defect of cellular immunity associated with infection by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), a CD4-positive T-lymphocyte count under 200 cells/microliter or less than 14% of total lymphocytes, and increased susceptibility to opportunistic infections and malignant neoplasms. Clinical manifestations also include emaciation (wasting) and dementia. These elements reflect criteria for AIDS as defined by the CDC in 1993.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Testing the effects of STD control on AIDS prevention is feasible in this Ugandan setting."2.69A randomized, community trial of intensive sexually transmitted disease control for AIDS prevention, Rakai, Uganda. ( Berkley, S; Brookmeyer, R; Gray, RH; Kelly, R; Kiwanuka, N; Li, C; Lutalo, T; McNairn, D; Nalugoda, F; Paxton, L; Quinn, TC; Serwadda, D; Sewankambo, NK; Wabwire-Mangen, F; Wawer, MJ, 1998)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (100.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Wawer, MJ1
Gray, RH1
Sewankambo, NK1
Serwadda, D1
Paxton, L1
Berkley, S1
McNairn, D1
Wabwire-Mangen, F1
Li, C1
Nalugoda, F1
Kiwanuka, N1
Lutalo, T1
Brookmeyer, R1
Kelly, R1
Quinn, TC1

Trials

1 trial available for cefixime and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

ArticleYear
A randomized, community trial of intensive sexually transmitted disease control for AIDS prevention, Rakai, Uganda.
    AIDS (London, England), 1998, Jul-09, Volume: 12, Issue:10

    Topics: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; Administration, Oral; Adolescent; Adult; Anti-Infective Agents;

1998