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The authors studied the activity of fosfomycin (FOS) and/or gentamicin (GEN) against a Klebsiella pneumoniae strain resistant to all beta-lactams--except cephamycins and imipenem--by production of a plasmid mediated extended broad-spectrum beta-lactamase-TEM-3, to all aminoglycosides--except gentamicin--by production of a plasmid mediated 6' aminoglycoside acetyltransferase IV, to sulfonamides and to tetracyclines. In vitro, the combination FOS (MIC = MBC = 32 mg/l) + GEN (MIC = MBC = 2) appeared indifferent (FIC = 0.75; FBC = 1). In vivo, on experimental endocarditis in rabbits, FOS alone was ineffective, GEN alone was active but only at high dose regimen, FOS - GEN combination was active as compared with controls. Fosfomycin - gentamicin combination may be an alternative in the therapy of severe infections due to multiresistant Enterobacteriacae.
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PMID:[A fosfomycin-gentamicin combination in the treatment of experimental endocarditis caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae producing type TEM-3 beta-lactamase]. 269 65

The authors report a case of Staphylococcus epidermidis prosthetic valve endocarditis. After two unsuccessful treatments, the association Gentamicin-Fosfomycin provided adequate serum bactericidal titers and had a good efficacy.
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PMID:[Value of the aminoglycoside-fosfomycin combination. Apropos of a case of bacterial endocarditis]. 390 Aug 89

The bactericidal activity of pefloxacin and fosfomycin alone and in combination against Pseudomonas aeruginosa was evaluated in an experimental rabbit endocarditis model after 24 h of treatment. Two strains with intermediate susceptibility to pefloxacin and good susceptibility to fosfomycin were tested. The serum kinetics obtained during administration of 400 mg every 12 h in humans were simulated in the animals using computer-controlled variable-flow infusion. Fosfomycin was administered as a continuous infusion at a constant flow, allowing a steady-state concentration of 47.4 +/- 11.9 mg/ml to be reached in serum. In valvular vegetations, pefloxacin was less bactericidal than fosfomycin, and in combination treatment, it reduced (but did not abolish) the bactericidal effect of fosfomycin. The duration of the pretreatment interval (12-48 h) had a negative effect on the bactericidal activity of both drugs, especially that of fosfomycin.
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PMID:Bactericidal effect of pefloxacin and fosfomycin against Pseudomonas aeruginosa in a rabbit endocarditis model with pharmacokinetics of pefloxacin in humans simulated in vivo. 932 68

The treatment of multidrug-resistant (MDR), extensively drug-resistant or pandrug-resistant non-fermenting Gram-negative bacterial infections constitutes a challenge in an era of few new antibiotic choices. This mandates the re-evaluation of already existing antibiotics such as fosfomycin. We systematically reviewed the literature to assess the clinical and microbiological effectiveness of fosfomycin in the treatment of these infections by searching PubMed, Scopus and the Cochrane Library databases. In 23 microbiological studies identified, 1859 MDR non-fermenting Gram-negative bacterial isolates were examined. The susceptibility rate to fosfomycin of MDR Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates was >or=90% and 50-90% in 7/19 and 4/19 relevant studies, respectively. Cumulatively, 511/1693 (30.2%) MDR P. aeruginosa isolates were susceptible to fosfomycin. Serotype O12 isolates exhibited greater susceptibility. Only 3/85 (3.5%) MDR Acinetobacter baumannii and 0/31 MDR Burkholderia spp. isolates were susceptible to fosfomycin. Variable criteria of susceptibility were used in the included studies. Fosfomycin was synergistic in combination with a beta-lactam, aminoglycoside or ciprofloxacin in 46/86 (53.5%) MDR P. aeruginosa isolates. One animal study found a good therapeutic effect of the combination fosfomycin/gentamicin against MDR P. aeruginosa endocarditis. In six clinical studies, 33 patients with MDR P. aeruginosa infections (mainly pulmonary exacerbations of cystic fibrosis) received fosfomycin (25/33 in combination with other antibiotics); 91% of the patients clinically improved. In conclusion, fosfomycin could have a role as a therapeutic option against MDR P. aeruginosa infections. Further research is needed to clarify the potential utility of this agent.
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PMID:Fosfomycin for the treatment of infections caused by multidrug-resistant non-fermenting Gram-negative bacilli: a systematic review of microbiological, animal and clinical studies. 1940 73

To date, there has been little experience in using fosfomycin in children. However, its broad spectrum of action and excellent safety profile have renewed interest in this antibiotic, especially for treating infections by multidrug-resistant bacteria. The main indication for fosfomycin in pediatrics is currently community-acquired lower urinary tract infection. Given its good activity against bacteria, fosfomycin can also be useful in urinary infections caused by extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing enterobacteria. Fosfomycin presents very good dissemination to tissues including bone and is therefore an option in the combined therapy of osteomyelitis, especially in cases produced by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) or in cases with beta-lactam allergies. Fosfomycin can also be employed in combination for multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteremia (especially carbapenemase-producing enterobacteria), S. aureus (if there is a high suspicion of MRSA or complicated infections) and vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus spp. Other infections in which fosfomycin could be part of a combined therapy include staphylococcal endocarditis (in case of beta-lactam allergy or MRSA), central nervous system infections (mainly by MRSA, S. epidermidis, Listeria and resistant pneumococcus), nosocomial pneumonia and infections associated with mechanical ventilation.
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PMID:Fosfomycin in the pediatric setting: Evidence and potential indications. 3113 93