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Contains plenary papers, summaries of workshop symposia, and selected extended abstracts from over 300 contributors to the Fourth International Conference on Macrolides, Azalides, Streptogramins, and Ketolides (MASK) recently held in Barcelona, Spain.This compendium traces the progress in research and development of MASK antibiotics, identifying key interactions with other drugs and important evidence concerning microbial resistance to these compounds. Highlights in vitro antibacterial activity of novel ketolide antibiotics and presents timely data on studies utilizing newly developed injectable streptogramins!With over 1280 references, tables, drawings, and photographs, New Considerations for Macrolides, Azalides, Streptogramins, and Ketolides focuses on the pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic behavior of azithromycin, clarithromycin, and roxithromycin clarifies the role of antibiotics in combating conditions such as atherosclerosis and Chlamydia pneumoniae surveys MASK products currently available and assesses drugs under investigation examines infections caused by resistant strains of Gram-positive cocci showcases the efficacy of antibiotics to treat respiratory infections, sexually transmitted diseases, mycobacterial infections, gastritis and ulcer diseases, and pediatric infections gives an overview of treatment for S. aureus, S. pneumoniae, and S. pyogenes, reporting on susceptibility, susceptibility testing, and the epidemiology of resistant strains and more!Evaluating the tolerability, safety, and effectiveness of the latest treatment regimens, New Considerations for Macrolides, Azalides, Streptogramins, and Ketolides is an exceptional reference for infectious disease specialists, pulmonologists, internists, microbiologists, pediatricians, epidemiologists, medicinal and biological chemists, and medical students in these disciplines.
Contents
State of the Art ReviewsLinking Pharmacodynamics with Pharmacokinetics (Including Comments on CO2 and Susceptibility Testing), Fiona J. Boswell and Richard WiseDrug Interactions with Macrolides and Related Structures,Larry MoleResistance to MASK: Mechanisms and Potential Solutions,Jacques F. AcarMacrolides, Azalides, and Streptogramins in Patients with Hepatic and Renal Failure, Oksana M. KorzeniowskiAtherosclerosis, Gerardo E. Bozovich and Enrique P. GurfinkelChronic Chlamydia pneumoniae Infections,J. Thomas GraystonPharmaceutical Company UpdatesPharmaceutical Company Updates, J Carl CraftKetolide: Novel Antibacterial Agent Designed to Overcome Erythromycin A Resistance, Andre Bryskier, C. Agouridas, and J. F. ChantotThe Artemis Project: A Global Surveillance Study,Dennis R. Pontani and Glenda M. TreadwayResearch in Streptogramins,Bruce Kreter and Michael DowzickyWorkshop Seminars Summaries and Relevant Extended AbstractsWorkshop 1: Ketolides and Other Macrolide Derivatives,Claude Carbon and Lowell S. YoungExtended AbstractsWorkshop 2: Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci: Summary Comments,Barbara E. Murray and John E. McGowan, Jr.Extended AbstractsWorkshop 3: Resistance to Macrolides-Lincosamides-Streptogramins and Ketolides in Staphylococci and Streptococci, and New Therapeutic Strategies,Philippe MoreillonOther Resistant Gram-Positive Organisms (Penicillin-Resistant, Pneumococci, Streptococci), Peter AppelbaumExtended AbstractsWorkshop 4: Novel Uses of Macrolides, Azalides, Streptogramins, and Ketolides in Treating Emerging Pathogens, Thomas J. MarrieExtended AbstractsWorkshop 5: Use of the Newer Macrolide, Azalide, Streptogramin, and Ketolide Antibiotics for Mycobacterial and Other HIV-Related Diseases,Kenneth H. Mayer and Nathan ClumeckExtended AbstractsWorkshop 6: Use of Macrolides and Azalides in Pediatrics,George H. McCracken, Jr. and Jerome O. KleinExtended AbstractsWorkshop 7: Gastritis and Peptic Ulcer, Manuel Lopez-Brea and Francis MegraudExtended AbstractsWorkshop 8: Sexually Transmitted Diseases/Chlamydia and Ocular Infections, Smilja Kalenic and Margaret R. HammerschlagExtended AbstractsWorkshop 9: Introduction-Acute Otitis Media-Group A Streptococcal Pharyngitis, Robert CohenExtended AbstractsWorkshop 10: Lower Respiratory Tract Infections: Pneumonia,Hartmut Lode and Victor L. YuExtended AbstractsWorkshop 11: Lower Respiratory Infections: Chronic Bronchitis,Mark GotfriedExtended AbstractsWorkshop 12Extended Abstract
