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Fidaxomicin: A novel agent for the treatment of Clostridium difficile infection
BACKGROUND: Due to the limitations of existing treatment options for Clostridium difficile infection (CDI), new therapies are needed. OBJECTIVE: To review the available data on fidaxomicin regarding chemistry, mechanisms of action and resistance, in vitro activity, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynami...
Autores principales: | Zhanel, George G, Walkty, Andrew J, Karlowsky, James A |
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Pulsus Group Inc
2015
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4692299/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26744587 |
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