title: Present studies of therapy for anaerobic infections.
abstract: Therapeutic approaches to anaerobic infections are changing. Debridement, drainage, and other surgical approaches remain extremely important. Resistance to antimicrobial agents currently used for treatment of anaerobic infections is increasing. However, promising new agents are being introduced. We review the current status of therapy for anaerobic infections and discuss the potential role of these new agents. We stress an empirical approach to therapy that is based on the usual infecting flora in various types of infections.
authors.affiliation: Medical Service, Veterans Affairs Medical Center West Los Angeles, California 90073, USA.
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Finegold
authors.forename: H M
authors.initials: HM
authors.lastname: Wexler
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001421:Bacteria, Anaerobic / Q000145:classification / Q000187:drug effects; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003646:Debridement; D004322:Drainage; D004352:Drug Resistance, Microbial; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents