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ciprofloxacin and Diphtheria

ciprofloxacin has been researched along with Diphtheria in 2 studies

Ciprofloxacin: A broad-spectrum antimicrobial carboxyfluoroquinoline.
ciprofloxacin : A quinolone that is quinolin-4(1H)-one bearing cyclopropyl, carboxylic acid, fluoro and piperazin-1-yl substituents at positions 1, 3, 6 and 7, respectively.

Diphtheria: A localized infection of mucous membranes or skin caused by toxigenic strains of CORYNEBACTERIUM DIPHTHERIAE. It is characterized by the presence of a pseudomembrane at the site of infection. DIPHTHERIA TOXIN, produced by C. diphtheriae, can cause myocarditis, polyneuritis, and other systemic toxic effects.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Cutaneous diphtheria is a rare infection in the United States."2.44Cutaneous diphtheroid infection and review of other cutaneous Gram-positive Bacillus infections. ( English, JC; Lee, PL; Lemos, B; O'Brien, SH; Zirwas, MJ, 2007)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's2 (100.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Aaron, L1
Heurtebise, F1
Bachelier, MN1
Guimard, Y1
Lee, PL1
Lemos, B1
O'Brien, SH1
English, JC1
Zirwas, MJ1

Reviews

1 review available for ciprofloxacin and Diphtheria

ArticleYear
Cutaneous diphtheroid infection and review of other cutaneous Gram-positive Bacillus infections.
    Cutis, 2007, Volume: 79, Issue:5

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adolescent; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Ciprofloxacin; Corynebacterium diphtheriae;

2007

Other Studies

1 other study available for ciprofloxacin and Diphtheria

ArticleYear
[Pseudomembranous diphtheria caused by Corynebacterium ulcerans].
    La Revue de medecine interne, 2006, Volume: 27, Issue:4

    Topics: Aged; Amoxicillin; Animals; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Anti-Infective Agents; Ciprofloxacin; Clavulanic

2006