The in-vitro activity of temafloxacin, against Gram-positive bacteria

Temafloxacin, a new fluoroquinolone with enhanced activity against Gram-positive bacteria, was compared with other antibiotics. A review of the literature on the in-vitro activity of temafloxacin was also done. The susceptibility of Gram-positive cocci isolated from blood cultures was determined using a broth microdilution method. Temafloxacin MIC90s for Staphylococcus aureus (oxacillin-sensitive and -resistant) and Streptococcus pneumoniae …