Evaluation of cefoxitin sodium therapy in anaerobic infections

Abstract

Fifteen patients were treated with cefoxitin sodium intravenously. Infections included lung abscess (4), empyema of the chest (4), liver abscess (3), osteomyelitis (3), and pancreatic abscess (1). Seven patients had exclusively anaerobic infections and 8 had an aerobic infection in addition. The only patients not cured were 2 with osteomyelitis of the mandible. Cefoxitin appears to be effective in the treatment of anaerobic infections.