[Use of pefloxacin in boutonneuse fever].

Abstract

On the basis of previous studies, the authors tested pefloxacin, a new generation quinolone, for the treatment of Mediterranean spotted fever. Treatment with this drug brought about complete recovery with rapid subsidence of clinical symptoms and normalization of instrumental and laboratory parameters. This antibiotic should therefore be listed as one of the agents suitable for combatting rickettsial infections and its use should be encouraged in view of its easy handling, excellent compliance and the possibility for oral administration.

• Authors: G Di Lascio, S Salvini, S Cermola, C Grasso
• Journal: La Clinica terapeutica (Clin Ter) Vol. 136 Issue 2 Pg. 101-6 (Jan 31 1991) ISSN: 0009-9074 [Print] Italy
• Vernacular Title: Sull'impiego della pefloxacina nella febbre bottonosa.
• PMID: 1827374 (Publication Type: Comparative Study, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Pefloxacin

Topics

• Adult
• Aged
• Aged, 80 and over
• Boutonneuse Fever (diagnosis, drug therapy)
• Drug Evaluation
• Female
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Pefloxacin (therapeutic use)