sulfamethoxazole has been researched along with Fever of Unknown Origin in 3 studies
Sulfamethoxazole: A bacteriostatic antibacterial agent that interferes with folic acid synthesis in susceptible bacteria. Its broad spectrum of activity has been limited by the development of resistance. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p208)
sulfamethoxazole : An isoxazole (1,2-oxazole) compound having a methyl substituent at the 5-position and a 4-aminobenzenesulfonamido group at the 3-position.
Fever of Unknown Origin: Fever in which the etiology cannot be ascertained.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "A patient with a yearlong fever of unknown origin responded to trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and was discovered to have culture-proved Nocardia asteroides sinusitis, with absence of detectable disease in other organs." | 7.65 | Nocardia asteroides sinusitis. Presentation as a trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole responsive fever of unknown origin. ( Fauci, AS; Katz, P, 1977) |
| "A patient with a yearlong fever of unknown origin responded to trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and was discovered to have culture-proved Nocardia asteroides sinusitis, with absence of detectable disease in other organs." | 3.65 | Nocardia asteroides sinusitis. Presentation as a trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole responsive fever of unknown origin. ( Fauci, AS; Katz, P, 1977) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 2 (66.67) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 1 (33.33) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Giamarellou, H | 1 |
| Katz, P | 1 |
| Fauci, AS | 1 |
| Teklu, B | 1 |
| Nur, MA | 1 |
| Abdullah, M | 1 |
1 review available for sulfamethoxazole and Fever of Unknown Origin
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Empiric therapy for infections in the febrile, neutropenic, compromised host.
Topics: Algorithms; Aminoglycosides; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Bacterial Infections; Clinical Trials as Topic; | 1995 |
2 other studies available for sulfamethoxazole and Fever of Unknown Origin
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Nocardia asteroides sinusitis. Presentation as a trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole responsive fever of unknown origin.
Topics: Adult; Chronic Disease; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; Fever of Unknown Origin; Humans; Maxillar | 1977 |
Two fevers with a common etiology.
Topics: Adult; Aged; Anti-Infective Agents; Diagnosis, Differential; Drug Combinations; Female; Fever of Unk | 1989 |