To compare the in vitro activity of 3 popular fluoroquinolones against common respiratory and middle ear pathogens

Abstract

Antibiotic resistance among respiratory tract pathogens is increasing worldwide. Beta-lactam-resistant as well as macrolide and fluoroquinolone-resistant strains of the commonest pathogens are being isolated with increasing frequency in manycountries . In case of ear infections, bacteria account for about 85% of cases of otitis media. Viruses account for the remaining 15%.

Keywords

• fluoroquinolones