[Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole combination in the treatment of brucellosis (author's transl)]

MMW Munch Med Wochenschr. 1975 May 30;117(22):961-2.
[Article in German]

Abstract

The results of therapy with a combination of trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole in 30 brucellosis patients are described. Clinical improvement and apyrexia were achieved in an average of 5 days. Duration of treatment was at least 3 weeks. No success was obtained with the drug in 2 patients while 4 relapsed during the observation period of 2-12 months. Significant side effects were not observed. The results are compared with similar publications.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Brucellosis / drug therapy*
  • Child
  • Drug Combinations
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Recurrence
  • Sulfamethoxazole / adverse effects
  • Sulfamethoxazole / therapeutic use*
  • Trimethoprim / administration & dosage
  • Trimethoprim / adverse effects
  • Trimethoprim / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Drug Combinations
  • Trimethoprim
  • Sulfamethoxazole