CEFOXITIN IN TREATMENT OF OBSTETRIC AND GYNECOLOGIC INFECTIONS CAUSED BY ANAEROBES, AND MIXED AEROBES AND ANAEROBES

Abstract

The use of cefoxitin sodium in eight patients with a variety of obstetric and gynecological infections was studied. Cefoxitin was found to be an effective agent for the treatment of infections caused by anaerobes and mixed aerobes and anaerobes. Cefoxitin was found to be a safe antibiotic without any untoward effects when given at total dosages of 16-36 g for 4-8 days. Cefoxitin will be indicated for the treatment of mixed infections caused by susceptible strains of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, especially Bacteroides fragilis.