Telithromycin offers a path to tailored treatment in respiratory infections.(Infectious Diseases) From: Internal Medicine News | Date: February 1, 2005| Author: | COPYRIGHT 2005 International Medical News Group. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information) Copyright information

ORLANDO, FLA. -- Telithromycin is an excellent first-line choice for empiric outpatient treatment of mild-to-moderate respiratory tract infections, Carman A. Ciervo, D.O., declared at a satellite symposium held in conjunction with Wonca 2004, the conference of the World Organization of Family Doctors.

The drug, first in the novel ketolide class of antibiotics, has well-established efficacy against the full spectrum of respiratory tract pathogens: the typical and atypical ones, as well as resistant strains. Most importantly, it provides a tailored spectrum of coverage, sparing ...

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