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Antimicrobials against Anaerobic Bacteria

  1. Jon Brazier,
  2. Brian I Duerden

Published Online: 19 APR 2001

DOI: 10.1038/npg.els.0002000

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How to Cite

Brazier, J. and Duerden, B. I. 2001. Antimicrobials against Anaerobic Bacteria. eLS. .

Author Information

  1. Public Health Laboratory, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, UK

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 19 APR 2001

Abstract

Anaerobic bacteria including Bacteroides species and Clostridium difficile are important causes of infection that usually require specific antimicrobial therapy.

Keywords:

  • Bacteroides;
  • Clostridium difficile;
  • antimicrobial therapy