title: Treatment of gram-negative infections.
abstract: The armamentarium of antimicrobial agents for treatment of gram-negative infections has increased tremendously over the past 10 to 15 years. This article considers the characteristics of gram-negative bacteria. Also discussed are the mechanism of action, spectrum of activity, toxicity, disposition, and drug interactions of various antimicrobial agents, including the aminoglycosides, beta-lactam antibiotics, quinolones, tetracyclines, chloramphenicol, and the polymyxins.
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology, Texas Veterinary Medical Center, Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine, College Station.
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Brown
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002415:Cats; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004285:Dogs; D006090:Gram-Negative Bacteria
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents