Journal of Microbial Pathogenesis

Department of Bacteriology, United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID), Fort Detrick, MD 21702, USA

Publications

• Mini Review   
  Antibiotic Treatment for the Plague
  Author(s): Nadine Sebbane*
  
  The lethal plague, which is brought on by the bacteria Yersinia pestis, continues to be a problem for global public health. The bubonic plague, septicemic plague and pulmonary plague are the three primary clinical types. The signs and symptoms of all three kinds all emerge out of nowhere and worsen extremely quickly. Early antibiotic treatment is crucial for fighting the illness. Several families of antibiotics, including tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones, aminoglycosides, sulfonamides, chloramphenicol, rifamycin and beta-lactams, have shown effectiveness in various animal models and are active in vitro against the majority of Y. pestis strains. There have been a few documented inconsistencies, though. As a result, various medications have been licenced or suggested for use in treating or preventing disease. Currently, only monotherapy is advised; case reports or.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2684-4931.2022.6.132

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