Modifying antibiotic treatment strategies in the face of pertussis surge associated to erythromycin resistance in China
Wei Shi, Qinghong Meng, Yahong Hu, Kaihu Yao
Abstract
Highlights•Macrolides fail to treat ERBP infections.•TMP-SMZ is recommended for current pertussis treatment in China.•Beta-lactam drugs are effective for most ERBP infections.•Research on other pertussis treatments should be promoted immediately in China.
Topics & Concepts
ErythromycinAntibiotic resistanceAntibioticsChinaFace (sociological concept)MedicineMicrobiologyBiologyPolitical scienceLawSocial scienceSociologyBacterial Infections and VaccinesPneumonia and Respiratory InfectionsInfectious Encephalopathies and Encephalitis