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Title
**In vitro** antibacterial activity of the ceftazidime-avibactam (NXL104) combination against **Pseudomonas aeruginosa** clinical isolates
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Abstract
The beta-lactamase inhibitor avibactam (NXL104) displays potent inhibition of both class A and C enzymes. The in vitro antibacterial activity of the combination ceftazidime-avibactam was evaluated against a clinical panel of Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates. Avibactam offered efficient protection from hydrolysis since 94% of isolates were susceptible to ceftazidime when combined with 4 mu g/ml avibactam, compared with 65% susceptible to ceftazidime alone. Ceftazidime-avibactam also demonstrated better antipseudomonal activity than imipenem (82% susceptibility), a common reference treatment.
Language
English
Source (journal)
Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy. - Washington, D.C., 1972, currens
Publication
Washington, D.C. : American Society for Microbiology , 2012
ISSN
0066-4804
DOI
10.1128/AAC.06064-11
Volume/pages
56 :3 (2012) , p. 1606-1608
ISI
000300623300063
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