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ofloxacin and Actinomyces Infections

ofloxacin has been researched along with Actinomyces Infections in 5 studies

Ofloxacin: A synthetic fluoroquinolone antibacterial agent that inhibits the supercoiling activity of bacterial DNA GYRASE, halting DNA REPLICATION.
9-fluoro-3-methyl-10-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-7-oxo-2,3-dihydro-7H-[1,4]oxazino[2,3,4-ij]quinoline-6-carboxylic acid : An oxazinoquinoline that is 2,3-dihydro-7H-[1,4]oxazino[2,3,4-ij]quinolin-7-one substituted by methyl, carboxy, fluoro, and 4-methylpiperazin-1-yl groups at positions 3, 6, 9, and 10, respectively.
ofloxacin : A racemate comprising equimolar amounts of levofloxacin and dextrofloxacin. It is a synthetic fluoroquinolone antibacterial agent which inhibits the supercoiling activity of bacterial DNA gyrase, halting DNA replication.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Actinomycosis is a chronic suppurative bacterial infection characterized by multiple abscesses, fistulous pathways, and fibrosis involving the face, neck, chest, and abdomen."1.35Treatment of pulmonary actinomycosis with levofloxacin. ( Amado, J; Carvalho, A; Ferreira, Dde F; Neves, S; Nogueira, R; Taveira, N, 2008)
"Actinomycosis is a rare disease."1.34[Pelvic and abdominal actinomycosis presenting as a parietal mass]. ( Bory, AM; Chevalier-Evain, V; Mubiayi, N; Orazi, G; Therby, D, 2007)
"Spinal actinomycosis is rare and usually occurs as a result of a contiguous (abdominal, pelvic, or thoracic) spread of the infection."1.30Spinal abscess and spondylitis due to actinomycosis. ( Cambon-Michot, C; Defives, T; Krzanowska, C; Le Loët, X; Mejjad, O; Vittecoq, O; Voisin, L, 1998)

Research

Studies (5)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (20.00)18.2507
2000's3 (60.00)29.6817
2010's1 (20.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Zheng, Y1
Tang, J1
Mtaallah, MH1
Ben Hassouna, J1
Bouzid, T1
Dhiab, T1
Chargui, R1
Khomsi, F1
Chebbi, A1
Hechiche, M1
Gamoudi, A1
Boussen, H1
Rahal, K1
Mubiayi, N1
Bory, AM1
Orazi, G1
Chevalier-Evain, V1
Therby, D1
Ferreira, Dde F1
Amado, J1
Neves, S1
Taveira, N1
Carvalho, A1
Nogueira, R1
Voisin, L1
Vittecoq, O1
Mejjad, O1
Krzanowska, C1
Defives, T1
Cambon-Michot, C1
Le Loët, X1

Other Studies

5 other studies available for ofloxacin and Actinomyces Infections

ArticleYear
Retropharyngeal abscess due to actinomyces species in an immunocompromised patient: case report.
    Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, 2013, Volume: 71, Issue:3

    Topics: Actinomycosis; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Dermatomyositis; Diagnosis, Differential; Doxycycline; Drug Co

2013
[Pelvic pseudotumoral actinomycosis with multisegmental lumbosacral root failure. A case report].
    Gynecologie, obstetrique & fertilite, 2005, Volume: 33, Issue:9

    Topics: Actinomycosis; Adult; Female; Humans; Lumbar Vertebrae; Ofloxacin; Ovarian Diseases; Pelvic Infectio

2005
[Pelvic and abdominal actinomycosis presenting as a parietal mass].
    Presse medicale (Paris, France : 1983), 2007, Volume: 36, Issue:3 Pt 1

    Topics: Abdominal Abscess; Abdominal Wall; Actinomycosis; Amikacin; Amoxicillin; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Biop

2007
Treatment of pulmonary actinomycosis with levofloxacin.
    Jornal brasileiro de pneumologia : publicacao oficial da Sociedade Brasileira de Pneumologia e Tisilogia, 2008, Volume: 34, Issue:4

    Topics: Actinomycosis; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Diagnosis, Differential; Female; Humans; Levofloxacin; Lung Di

2008
Spinal abscess and spondylitis due to actinomycosis.
    Spine, 1998, Feb-15, Volume: 23, Issue:4

    Topics: Abscess; Actinomycosis; Adult; Anti-Infective Agents; Drug Combinations; Female; Humans; Magnetic Re

1998