Future microbiology
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Future microbiology · Jan 2015
Ceftolozane/tazobactam for the treatment of complicated urinary tract and intra-abdominal infections.
High rates of morbidity and mortality have been linked to the emergence of antimicrobial-resistant Gram-negative pathogens, especially in the hospital setting. Infections due to extended-spectrum-β-lactamase producing Enterobacteriaceae (e.g., Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae) and multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa pose a major health threat and dramatically reduce the therapeutic options to achieve an appropriate treatment. ⋯ Phase II and III trials have shown high efficacy and good tolerability in complicated urinary and intra-abdominal infections compared with standard therapy. A study for the treatment of nosocomial pneumonia is planned.