Bacteroides forsythus: sensitivity to antimicrobial agents in samples from patients with periodontitis

Authors

  • Roberto Fraga Moreira LOTUFO Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Odontologia
  • Claudio Mendes PANNUTI Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Odontologia
  • Maria da Conceição SARAIVA Universidade de Michigan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S1517-74912001000100009

Keywords:

Bacteroides, Periodontitis, Antibiotics

Abstract

An in vitro antimicrobial sensitivity test (technique of agar dilution) was carried out for 105 clinical isolates of B. forsythus from patients with periodontitis. Metronidazole and amoxicillin were the most efficient drugs and, thus, are indicated for the treatment of periodontal infections in which this microorganism is the most prevalent pathogen.

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Published

2001-03-01

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 1 (2001)

Section

Periodontia

How to Cite

Bacteroides forsythus: sensitivity to antimicrobial agents in samples from patients with periodontitis. (2001). Pesquisa Odontológica Brasileira, 15(1), 47-50. https://doi.org/10.1590/S1517-74912001000100009