Treatment of experimental disseminated candidiasis with cilofungin.

Journal Article (Journal Article)

The efficacy of cilofungin treatment of experimental disseminated candidiasis in rabbits was examined. Cilofungin treatment reduced yeast counts, especially in the kidney, with activity comparable to that of amphotericin B. The peak level of cilofungin in serum was measured at 5 min after administration of a single dose, with no drug detectable after 90 min.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Perfect, JR; Hobbs, MM; Wright, KA; Durack, DT

Published Date

  • October 1989

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 33 / 10

Start / End Page

  • 1811 - 1812

PubMed ID

  • 2589848

Pubmed Central ID

  • PMC172760

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0066-4804

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1128/AAC.33.10.1811

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • United States