title: [Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole combination in the treatment of brucellosis (author's transl)].
abstract: The results of therapy with a combination of trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole in 30 brucellosis patients are described. Clinical improvement and apyrexia were achieved in an average of 5 days. Duration of treatment was at least 3 weeks. No success was obtained with the drug in 2 patients while 4 relapsed during the observation period of 2-12 months. Significant side effects were not observed. The results are compared with similar publications.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002006:Brucellosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002648:Child; D004338:Drug Combinations; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012008:Recurrence; D013420:Sulfamethoxazole / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014295:Trimethoprim / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D004338:Drug Combinations; D014295:Trimethoprim; D013420:Sulfamethoxazole
vernacular_title: Die Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazol-Kombination zur Behandlung der Brucellose