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Fluoroquinolone Resistance in Anaerobic Bacteria following Exposure to Levofloxacin, Trovafloxacin, and Sparfloxacin in an In Vitro Pharmacodynamic Model

Gigi H. Ross, David Hamilton Wright, Laurie Baeker Hovde, Marnie L. Peterson, John C. Rotschafer

Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, 2001

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Abstract

This investigation explored pharmacodynamic characteristics of fluoroquinolones against Bacteroides thetaiotamicron and the potential for development of resistance. An in vitro model was used to generate kill curves with three fluoroquinolones at various area under the concentration-time curve (AUC)/MIC ratios. Concentration-independent killing was observed. Increases in MICs were noted following exposure to fluoroquinolones at AUC/MIC ratios of 6 to 14.

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