In vitro antimicrobial activity of imipenem plus amikacin or polymyxin B against carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates

The aim of this study was to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of imipenem plus amikacin or polymyxin B against six carbapenem-resistant P. aeruginosa by time-kill assay. Synergism was observed in two isolates for combinations with amikacin. For combinations with polymyxin B, synergism and antagonism also occurred in two isolates.
Source: Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease - Category: Microbiology Authors: Tags: Note Source Type: research