In vitro activity of ivermectin against Staphylococcus aureus clinical isolates
Abstract Background Ivermectin is an endectocide against many parasites. Though being a macrocyclic lactone, its activity against bacteria has been less known, possibly due to the fact that micromolar concentrations at tissue levels are required to achieve a therapeutic effect. Among pathogenic bact...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-02-01
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Series: | Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13756-018-0314-4 |