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Comparison of Ampicillin, Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole and Rifampin therapy for Shigellosis in Admitted patients.
Jae Phil Kim, Hyang Suk Yoon, Gong Ihn Kwun, Hyung Suck Byun, Kyung Yonng Huh, Chull Sohn
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1981;24(4):298-303.   Published online April 15, 1981
Forty-Five cases of Shigellosis were treated with Ampicillin, TMP/SMX and Rifampin from April 1980. to November 1980. Of the 18 strains of shigellae, in-vitro sensitivity test was performed against twelve antimicrobial agents. The percentage of resistant strains was 77.8% in Ampicillin and 100% in TMP/SMX. Inhibition zone diameter by Rifampin disc was 8~10mm in all cases and clinical improvement with...