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Time-dependent pharmacodynamics of amikacin on Mycobacterium abscessus growth and resistance emergence
18 Jan 2024
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ABSTRACT Mycobacterium abscessus pulmonary disease is increasing in prevalence globally, particularly for individuals with cystic fibrosis. These infections are challenging to treat due to a high rate of resistance. Amikacin is critical to treatment, but the development of toxicity, amikacin resistance, and treatment failure are significant challenges. Amikacin has been characterized previously as peak-dependent...
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