In vitro susceptibility of Gardnerella vaginalis to high concentrations of sulfonamide compounds.
The excipients of triple sulfa vaginal tablets were ineffective against Gardnerella vaginalis in vitro. The three sulfonamides, however, were inhibitory, and minimal inhibitory concentration tests showed many strains to be susceptible to 25,000 mug of sulfacetamide per ml.
D006194:Gardnerella vaginalis / Q000187:drug effects*; D006190:Haemophilus / Q000187:drug effects*; D013449:Sulfonamides / Q000494:pharmacology*
D013449:Sulfonamides