Abstract
Investigations were performed on the bactericidal activity of cephalexin (keflex) and normal cord serum (NCS) against Escherichia coli K1 strains isolated from UTI. A synergistic interaction of the antibiotic and NCS was found against the strains resistant and sensitive to the serum.
MeSH terms
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Blood Bactericidal Activity
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Cephalexin / pharmacology*
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Cephalosporins / pharmacology*
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Child
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Drug Synergism
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Escherichia coli / drug effects*
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Escherichia coli / isolation & purification
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Escherichia coli Infections / microbiology
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Female
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Fetal Blood / chemistry*
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
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Microbial Sensitivity Tests
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Pregnancy
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Urinary Tract Infections / microbiology*
Substances
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Cephalosporins
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Cephalexin