Diphteria is an acute infection of the upper respiratory tract or skin caused by toxin-producing Corynebacterium diphtheria. It is characterized by a formation of pseudo membrane in the infection sites and a toxic reaction involving primarily the heart and peripheral nerves. The organism usually gains entry through the respiratory tract is mainly spread by respiratory droplet from patients or …
Ceftibuten is a third generation cephalosporine with beta laktamase resistent properties. The drug is a broad-spectrum, oral and allows a single daily dosage which ensures patient compliance. The properties of ceftibuten is compared to ciprofloxacin for the treatment of bronchitis and pneumonia using a clinical trial with a comparative, paralel group, randomized methode. Ceftibuten was given 40…