Comparative bactericidal activity of four macrolides alone and combined with rifampicin or doxycycline against Rhodococcus equi at concentrations achievable in foals

• Main Authors: Anne-Sophie Huguet (Author), Ophélie Gourbeyre (Author), Agathe Bernand (Author), Charline Philibert (Author), Alain Bousquet-Melou (Author), Elodie A. Lallemand (Author), Aude A. Ferran (Author)
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• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2024-11-01T00:00:00Z.
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IntroductionRhodococcus equi causes life-threatening respiratory disease in foals. The standard treatment typically involves a combination of rifampicin and a macrolide antibiotic. Although previous studies have demonstrated the in vitro activity of these antibiotics against Rhodococcus equi, the te...