title: The bactericidal activity in serum and its prognostic clinical value.
abstract: The determination of the bactericidal activity in serum also gives valuable information on the bacteria, the host and the antibiotics. Clinical studies have proven its value, especially in predicting the outcome of septicemia and other infections. Thus, the bactericidal activity in serum is a useful tool for monitoring therapy. It can also be used as an investigational means for comparing the respective efficacy of antibiotics administered alone or in combination.
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000276:immunology*; D001770:Blood Bactericidal Activity; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic / Q000379:methods; D004357:Drug Synergism; D006090:Gram-Negative Bacteria / Q000276:immunology; D006801:Humans; D007201:Indicator Dilution Techniques; D011379:Prognosis; D012141:Respiratory Tract Infections / Q000276:immunology; D018805:Sepsis / Q000276:immunology; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000276:immunology
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents