| Abstract | A review of the literature indicates that cefoxitin is an effective single-agent therapy for community-acquired intra-abdominal infections, pelvic infections, and surgical prophylaxis. Hospital-acquired intra-abdominal infections may require the addition of an aminoglycoside. |
| Authors | I Brook
(Affiliation: Naval Medical Research Institute, Bethesda, Md.)
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| Journal | Hospital practice (Office ed.)
(Hosp Pract (Off Ed))
Vol. 25 Suppl 4
Pg. 46-56
(Oct 1990)
ISSN: 8750-2836 UNITED STATES |
| PMID | 2120273
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
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| Chemical References |
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| Topics |
- Biliary Tract Diseases
(surgery)
- Cefoxitin
(therapeutic use)
- Cesarean Section
- Colonic Diseases
(surgery)
- Endometritis
(prevention & control)
- Female
- Humans
- Hysterectomy
- Infection Control
- Male
- Postoperative Complications
(prevention & control)
- Pregnancy
- Puerperal Infection
- Rectal Diseases
(surgery)
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