Characteristics of the different antibiotics used for selective decontamination of the gut
. | Effect on aerobic bacteria . | Effect on anaerobic bacteria . | Decontamination* . | Endotoxin binding . |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ciprofloxacin35 | + | - | + | - |
| Polymyxin B36-39 | ± | - | - | + |
| Metronidazol40,41 | - | + | - | - |
. | Effect on aerobic bacteria . | Effect on anaerobic bacteria . | Decontamination* . | Endotoxin binding . |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ciprofloxacin35 | + | - | + | - |
| Polymyxin B36-39 | ± | - | - | + |
| Metronidazol40,41 | - | + | - | - |
No aerobic Gram-negative bacteria were present in the feces.