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.
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