Resistance pattern of Escherichia coli to levofloxacin in Iran: a narrative review

Resistance pattern of Escherichia coli to levofloxacin in Iran: a narrative review

Fluoroquinolones (FQs) are widely used in the treatment of infections caused by Escherichia coli. FQs are broad spectrum antibiotics with high tissue penetration, and ease of use. Therefore, given the concerns existing about drug resistance, we aim to review the latest findings about resistance pat...

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Main Authors: Gholamhossein Hassanshahi, Ali Darehkordi, Mahmood Sheikh Fathollahi, Soudeh Khanamani Falahati-Pour, Ebrahim Rezazadeh Zarandi, Shokrollah Assar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2020-05-01
Series:Iranian Journal of Microbiology
Subjects:
Escherichia coli;
Fluoroquinolones;
Levofloxacin;
Iran;
Antibiotic resistance
Online Access:https://ijm.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijm/article/view/2241

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