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ciprofloxacin and Lung Abscess

ciprofloxacin has been researched along with Lung Abscess in 5 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.

Lung Abscess: Solitary or multiple collections of PUS within the lung parenchyma as a result of infection by bacteria, protozoa, or other agents.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" Although treatment in the past has included intravenous antibiotics, this is the first report of a Mycobacterium fortuitum lung abscess that resolved with a prolonged course of oral ciprofloxacin alone."7.68Mycobacterium fortuitum lung abscess treated with ciprofloxacin. ( Vadakekalam, J; Ward, MJ, 1991)
" Although treatment in the past has included intravenous antibiotics, this is the first report of a Mycobacterium fortuitum lung abscess that resolved with a prolonged course of oral ciprofloxacin alone."3.68Mycobacterium fortuitum lung abscess treated with ciprofloxacin. ( Vadakekalam, J; Ward, MJ, 1991)

Research

Studies (5)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's4 (80.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (20.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Josa Laorden, C1
Gómez del Valle, C1
Bucar Barjud, M1
Amores Arriaga, MB1
Torralba Cabeza, MA1
Pérez Calvo, JI1
Ernst, A1
Gordon, FD1
Hayek, J1
Silvestri, RC1
Koziel, H1
Albrecht, H1
Stellbrink, HJ1
Fenske, S1
Steiner, P1
Greten, H1
Nordmann, P1
Rouveix, E1
Guenounou, M1
Nicolas, MH1
Vadakekalam, J1
Ward, MJ1

Reviews

1 review available for ciprofloxacin and Lung Abscess

ArticleYear
Lung abcess complicating Legionella micdadei pneumonia in an adult liver transplant recipient: case report and review.
    Transplantation, 1998, Jan-15, Volume: 65, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Anti-Infective Agents; Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid; Ciprofloxacin; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

1998

Other Studies

4 other studies available for ciprofloxacin and Lung Abscess

ArticleYear
Septic shock due to Rhodococcus equi in a patient with chronic myelomonocytic leukemia.
    Archivos de bronconeumologia, 2013, Volume: 49, Issue:11

    Topics: Actinomycetales Infections; Aged; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Bacteremia; Ciprofloxacin; Diagnosis, Diffe

2013
Salmonella typhimurium lung abscesses in an HIV-infected patient: successful treatment with oral ciprofloxacin.
    AIDS (London, England), 1992, Volume: 6, Issue:11

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adult; AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections; Ciprofloxacin; HIV-1; Humans; Lu

1992
Pulmonary abscess due to a rifampin and fluoroquinolone resistant Rhodococcus equi strain in a HIV infected patient.
    European journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases : official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology, 1992, Volume: 11, Issue:6

    Topics: Actinomycetales Infections; Adult; Ciprofloxacin; Drug Resistance, Microbial; HIV Infections; Humans

1992
Mycobacterium fortuitum lung abscess treated with ciprofloxacin.
    Thorax, 1991, Volume: 46, Issue:10

    Topics: Ciprofloxacin; Humans; Lung; Lung Abscess; Male; Middle Aged; Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculo

1991