Effectiveness of resins in removing antibiotics from blood cultures.
The present study evaluates the effectiveness of BACTEC NR-26A resin-containing medium in removing eight antibiotics from blood cultures. Peak concentrations achievable clinically were chosen. All antibiotics were prepared in fresh human blood samples. Blood samples were obtained prior to and at 15 min and 2, 24, 48, and 72 h after inoculation. Aztreonam, ceftriaxone, imipenem, teicoplanin, and ticarcillin were partially removed from blood cultures.
Crepin
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Bacteriology Laboratory, A. Calmette Hospital, Lille, France.
Roussel-Delvallez
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Martin
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Courcol
R J
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D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000097:blood* / Q000737:chemistry / Q000494:pharmacology; D001431:Bacteriological Techniques; D001769:Blood / Q000382:microbiology*; D003470:Culture Media; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D012116:Resins, Plant
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D003470:Culture Media; D012116:Resins, Plant