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ciprofloxacin and Impetigo

ciprofloxacin has been researched along with Impetigo in 1 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.

Impetigo: A common superficial bacterial infection caused by STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS or group A beta-hemolytic streptococci. Characteristics include pustular lesions that rupture and discharge a thin, amber-colored fluid that dries and forms a crust. This condition is commonly located on the face, especially about the mouth and nose.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Ciprofloxacin in a low dosage of 250 mg twice a day was applied in the treatment of bacterial infections of the skin."3.67[The effectiveness of ciprofloxacin in bacterial skin infections]. ( Blenk, H; Meisel, C, 1988)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Meisel, C1
Blenk, H1

Other Studies

1 other study available for ciprofloxacin and Impetigo

ArticleYear
[The effectiveness of ciprofloxacin in bacterial skin infections].
    Zeitschrift fur Hautkrankheiten, 1988, Dec-15, Volume: 63, Issue:12

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Bacterial Infections; Ciprofloxacin; Drug Administration Schedule; Erysipelas;

1988