Comparative susceptibility of Legionella pneumophila and Legionella longbeachae to 12 antimicrobial agents.
The in-vitro susceptibilities of 28 strains each of Legionella pneumophila and Legionella longbeachae to 12 antibiotics were compared by an agar dilution technique. A limited comparison with disc testing was also performed. Most antibiotics were less active against L. longbeachae, although MICs of erythromycin, ciprofloxacin and rifampicin suggest potential clinical utility.
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Department of Microbiology, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Woolloongabba, Queensland, Australia.
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D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000494:pharmacology*; D003470:Culture Media; D007875:Legionella / Q000187:drug effects*; D016952:Legionella pneumophila / Q000187:drug effects*; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D003470:Culture Media