Investigation of the in vitro activities of various antibiotics against Brucella melitensis strains

KAYA O. , AKÇAM F. Z. , Yayli G.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, vol.42, no.1, pp.145-148, 2012 (Journal Indexed in SCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 42 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.3906/sag-1009-1129
  • Title of Journal : TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
  • Page Numbers: pp.145-148

Abstract

Aim: To assess the antimicrobial susceptibility of Brucella melitensis strains in our region. Brucellosis is a common disease in Turkey. Moreover, difficulties are encountered in the treatment process, such as long-lasting therapy, relapses, and side effects of drugs. Hence, novel treatment approaches and the susceptibility of current antibiotics are vital.