Cross-resistance analysis for DU-6859a, a new fluoroquinolone, compared to six structurally similar compounds (ciprofloxacin, clinafloxacin, fleroxacin, levofloxacin, ofloxacin, and sparfloxacin)

Martin G. Cormican, Steven A. Marshall, Ronald N. Jones

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Abstract

Emerging resistance to the current fluoroquinolones has encouraged synthesis of new compounds in this class. We have evaluated the activity of DU-6859a, a novel halogenated quinolone, against a panel of 300 bacteria, relative to the activity of ciprofloxacin, clinafloxacin, fleroxacin, levofloxacin, ofloxacin, and sparfloxacin. DU-6859a was the most active of the fluoroquinolones studied and retains potentially useful activity against 80% of isolates resistant (minimum inhibitory concentration, ≥4 μg/ml) to ciprofloxacin. Continued clinical investigation of DU-6859a and similar new quinolones is urged.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)51-54
Number of pages4
JournalDiagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease
Volume21
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 1995
Externally publishedYes

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