Streptogramin
In today's article, we are going to explore Streptogramin and its impact on our lives. Streptogramin is a very relevant topic today, which has generated numerous debates and research in different areas. Since its emergence, Streptogramin has captured the attention of a wide spectrum of people, as its implications extend to various aspects of our daily lives. Throughout this article, we will analyze in detail what Streptogramin is, what makes it so relevant and what are the possible repercussions it has on our environment. Additionally, we will examine different perspectives on Streptogramin, with the aim of offering a comprehensive and balanced view on this fascinating topic.
Streptogramins are a class of antibiotics.[1]
Streptogramins are effective in the treatment of vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (VRSA) and vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE), two of the most rapidly growing strains of multidrug-resistant bacteria. They fall into two groups: streptogramin A and streptogramin B.[2]
Members include:
- Quinupristin/dalfopristin
- Pristinamycin
- Virginiamycin
- NXL 103, an experimental streptogramin in clinical trials for the treatment of respiratory tract infections.[3]
References
- ^ University of Leeds: Antimicrobial Chemotherapy Archived 2007-04-28 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Streptogramin - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics". www.sciencedirect.com. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- ^ Boucher, H. W.; Talbot, G. H.; Bradley, J. S.; Edwards, J. E.; Gilbert, D; Rice, L. B.; Scheld, M; Spellberg, B; Bartlett, J (2009). "Bad bugs, no drugs: No ESKAPE! An update from the Infectious Diseases Society of America". Clinical Infectious Diseases. 48 (1): 1–12. doi:10.1086/595011. PMID 19035777.
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