Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy

Review:

Mark Wainwright

Acridine—a neglected antibacterial chromophore
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2001 47: 1-13; doi:10.1093/jac/47.1.1 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Original articles:

R. N. Jones, R. S. Hare, F. J. Sabatelli, and The Ziracin Susceptibility Testing Group

In vitro Gram-positive antimicrobial activity of evernimicin (SCH 27899), a novel oligosaccharide, compared with other antimicrobials: a multicentre international trial
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2001 47: 15-25; doi:10.1093/jac/47.1.15 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. H. Engler, M. Warner, and R. C. George

In vitro activity of ketolides HMR 3004 and HMR 3647 and seven other antimicrobial agents against Corynebacterium diphtheriae
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2001 47: 27-31; doi:10.1093/jac/47.1.27 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Lionel Piroth, Norbert Desbiolles, Vanessa Mateo-Ponce, Laurent Martin, Catherine Lequeu, Pierre-Emmanuel Charles, Henri Portier, and Pascal Chavanet

HMR 3647 human-like treatment of experimental pneumonia due to penicillin-resistant and erythromycin-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2001 47: 33-42; doi:10.1093/jac/47.1.33 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Johan Wiström, S. Ragnar Norrby, Erling B. Myhre, Sverker Eriksson, Gunnar Granström, Lillemor Lagergren, Gunnar Englund, Carl Erik Nord, and Bo Svenungsson

Frequency of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea in 2462 antibiotic-treated hospitalized patients: a prospective study
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2001 47: 43-50; doi:10.1093/jac/47.1.43 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Toshimi Kimura, Hideya Kokubun, Masahiko Nowatari, Nobuo Matsuura, Keisuke Sunakawa, and Hiroaki Kubo

Population pharmacokinetics of panipenem in neonates and retrospective evaluation of dosage
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2001 47: 51-59; doi:10.1093/jac/47.1.51 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Guy W. Amsden and Clare L. Gray

Serum and WBC pharmacokinetics of 1500 mg of azithromycin when given either as a single dose or over a 3 day period in healthy volunteers
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2001 47: 61-66; doi:10.1093/jac/47.1.61 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Georgopoulos, M. Borek, W. Ridl, and The Amoxycillin Bronchitis Study Group

Randomized, double-blind, double-dummy study comparing the efficacy and safety of amoxycillin 1 g bd with amoxycillin 500 mg tds in the treatment of acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2001 47: 67-76; doi:10.1093/jac/47.1.67 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Brief reports:

Emilia Cercenado, Fernando García-Garrote, and Emilio Bouza

In vitro activity of linezolid against multiply resistant Gram-positive clinical isolates
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2001 47: 77-81; doi:10.1093/jac/47.1.77 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Alain Lozniewski, Christine Lion, Francine Mory, and Michèle Weber

In vitro synergy between cefepime and vancomycin against methicillin-susceptible and -resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2001 47: 83-86; doi:10.1093/jac/47.1.83 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Anna Marron, Jordi Carratalà, Fernando Alcaide, Alberto Fernández-Sevilla, and Francesc Gudiol

High rates of resistance to cephalosporins among viridans-group streptococci causing bacteraemia in neutropenic cancer patients
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2001 47: 87-91; doi:10.1093/jac/47.1.87 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Arvind M. Dhople

Antimicrobial activities of dihydrofolate reductase inhibitors, used singly or in combination with dapsone, against Mycobacterium ulcerans
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2001 47: 93-96; doi:10.1093/jac/47.1.93 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Andrea Giacometti, Oscar Cirioni, Maria Simona Del Prete, Francesco Barchiesi, Anna Fineo, and Giorgio Scalise

Activity of buforin II alone and in combination with azithromycin and minocycline against Cryptosporidium parvum in cell culture
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2001 47: 97-99; doi:10.1093/jac/47.1.97 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Judith Molina, Julio Urbina, Ruxandra Gref, Zigman Brener, and José Maciel Rodrigues Júnior

Cure of experimental Chagas' disease by the bis-triazole DO870 incorporated into ‘stealth’ polyethyleneglycol–polylactide nanospheres
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2001 47: 101-104; doi:10.1093/jac/47.1.101 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Anita Verma, Anil Dhawan, John Philpott-Howard, Mohamed Rela, Nigel Heaton, Giorgina Mieli Vergani, and Jim Wade

Glycopeptide-resistant Enterococcus faecium infections in paediatric liver transplant recipients: safety and clinical efficacy of quinupristin/dalfopristin
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2001 47: 105-108; doi:10.1093/jac/47.1.105 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Pierre-Marie Roger, Jean-Philippe Breittmayer, Jacqueline Cottalorda, Michel Ticchioni, Véronique Mondain, Pierre Dellamonica, and Alain Bernard

Persistent viral load in patients on HAART is associated with a higher level of activation-induced apoptosis of CD4⁺ T cells
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2001 47: 109-112; doi:10.1093/jac/47.1.109 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Correspondence:

Franz-Josef Schmitz, Ad C. Fluit, Andreas Beeck, Mirella Perdikouli, and Christof von Eiff

Development of chromosomally encoded resistance mutations in small-colony variants of Staphylococcus aureus
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2001 47: 113-115; doi:10.1093/jac/47.1.113 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Portillo, M. Lantero, I. Olarte, F. Ruiz-Larrea, and C. Torres

MLS resistance phenotypes and mechanisms in ß-haemolytic group B, C and G Streptococcusisolates in La Rioja, Spain
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2001 47: 115-116; doi:10.1093/jac/47.1.115 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. Dick

Dormant tubercle bacilli: the key to more effective TB chemotherapy?
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2001 47: 117-118; doi:10.1093/jac/47.1.117 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Sebastian W. Lemmen, Helga Häfner, Ralf R. Reinert, Dirk Zolldann, Klaus Kümmerer, and Rudolf Lütticken

Comparison of serum bactericidal activity of ceftazidime, ciprofloxacin and meropenem against Stenotrophomonas maltophilia
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2001 47: 118-120; doi:10.1093/jac/47.1.118 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. Carrió, C. Riera, M. Gállego, E. Ribera, and M. Portús

In vitro susceptibility of Leishmania infantum to meglumine antimoniate in isolates from repeated leishmaniasis episodes in HIV-coinfected patients
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2001 47: 120-121; doi:10.1093/jac/47.1.120 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. G. Morgan

Gentamicin twice daily: the case for
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2001 47: 121-122; doi:10.1093/jac/47.1.121 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Joshua Howarth and David G. Lloyd

Redox systems as conduits for antimalarial compounds
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2001 47: 122-124; doi:10.1093/jac/47.1.122 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Book reviews:

V. A. Gant

Current Clinical Topics in Infectious Diseases 19: J. S. Remington & M. N. Swartz, Eds. Blackwell Science, Malden, MA, 1999. ISBN 0-6320-4402-0, £59.50.
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2001 47: 125-126; doi:10.1093/jac/47.1.125 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

E. O. Caul

Rotaviruses. Methods and Protocols: James Gray and Ulrich Desselberger, Eds. Humana Press, Totowa, NJ, 2000. ISBN 0 89603 736 3. $89.50.
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2001 47: 126; doi:10.1093/jac/47.1.126 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Loveday

Human Immunodeficiency Viruses: Biology, Immunology and Molecular Biology: Nitin Saksena, Ed. Medical Systems SpA, Genoa, Italy, 1998.
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2001 47: 126-127; doi:10.1093/jac/47.1.126-a [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Anne Scoular

International Herpes Management Forum Website—http://www.ihmf.org
J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2001 47: 127; doi:10.1093/jac/47.1.127 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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