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International surveillance of bloodstream infections due to Candida species: Frequency of occurrence and in vitro susceptibilities to fluconazole, ravuconazole, and voriconazole of isolates collected from 1997 through 1999 in the SENTRY antimicrobial surveillance program.

International surveillance of bloodstream infections due to Candida species: Frequency of occurrence and in vitro susceptibilities to fluconazole, ravuconazole, and voriconazole of isolates collected from 1997 through 1999 in the SENTRY antimicrobial surveillance program. by Pfaller MA, Diekema DJ, Jones RN, Sader HS, Fluit AC, Hollis RJ and Messer SA published in J. Clin. Microbiol. 2001; 39 (9): 3254-3259

In vitro activities of posaconazole (SCH 56592) compared with those of itraconazole and fluconazole against 3,685 clinical isolates of Candida spp. and Cryptococcus neoformans.

In vitro activities of posaconazole (SCH 56592) compared with those of itraconazole and fluconazole against 3,685 clinical isolates of Candida spp. and Cryptococcus neoformans. by Pfaller MA, Messer SA, Hollis RJ and Jones RN published in Antimicrob. Agents Chemother. 2001; 45 (10): 2862-2864

Evaluation of Etest method for determining posaconazole MICs for 314 clinical isolates of Candida species.

Evaluation of Etest method for determining posaconazole MICs for 314 clinical isolates of Candida species. by Pfaller MA, Messer SA, Mills K, Bolmstrom A and Jones RN. published in J. Clin. Microbiol. 2001; 39 (11): 3952-3954

Evaluation of Etest method for determining caspofungin (MK-0991) susceptibilities of 726 clinical isolates of Candida species.

Evaluation of Etest method for determining caspofungin (MK-0991) susceptibilities of 726 clinical isolates of Candida species. by Pfaller MA, Messer SA, Mills K, Bolmstrom A and Jones RN published in J. Clin. Microbiol. 2001; 39 (12): 4387-4389

Antimicrobial resistance trends in medical centers using carbapenems: Report of 1999 and 2000 results from the MYSTIC Program (USA).

Antimicrobial resistance trends in medical centers using carbapenems: Report of 1999 and 2000 results from the MYSTIC Program (USA). by Pfaller MA, Jones RN and Biedenbach DJ published in Diagn. Microbiol. Infect. Dis. 2001; 41 (4): 177-182

Standardization of broth microdilution and disk diffusion susceptibility tests for Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae and Haemophilus somnus: Quality control standards for ceftiofur, enrofloxacin, florfenicol, gentamicin, penicillin, tetracycline, tilmicosin, and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole.

Standardization of broth microdilution and disk diffusion susceptibility tests for Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae and Haemophilus somnus: Quality control standards for ceftiofur, enrofloxacin, florfenicol, gentamicin, penicillin, tetracycline, tilmicosin, and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole. by McDermott PF, Barry AL, Jones RN, Stein GE, Thornsberry C, Wu CC and Walker RD published in J. Clin. Microbiol. 2001; 39 (12): 4283-4287

Antibacterial activity of 41 antimicrobials tested against over 2,773 bacterial isolates from hospitalized patients with pneumonia: Results from the SENTRY Antimicrobial Surveillance Program (North America, 1998).

Antibacterial activity of 41 antimicrobials tested against over 2,773 bacterial isolates from hospitalized patients with pneumonia: Results from the SENTRY Antimicrobial Surveillance Program (North America, 1998). by Mathai D, Lewis MT, Kugler KC, Pfaller MA and Jones RN published in Diagn. Microbiol. Infect. Dis. 2001; 39 (2): 105-116

Epidemiology and frequency of resistance among pathogens causing urinary tract infections in 1,510 hospitalized patients: A report from the SENTRY Antimicrobial Surveillance Program (North America).

Epidemiology and frequency of resistance among pathogens causing urinary tract infections in 1,510 hospitalized patients: A report from the SENTRY Antimicrobial Surveillance Program (North America). by Mathai D, Jones RN and Pfaller MA published in Diagn. Microbiol. Infect. Dis. 2001; 40 (3): 129-136

Clinical prevalence, antimicrobial susceptibility, and geographic resistance patterns of enterococci: Results from the SENTRY Antimicrobial Surveillance Program, 1997-1999.

Clinical prevalence, antimicrobial susceptibility, and geographic resistance patterns of enterococci: Results from the SENTRY Antimicrobial Surveillance Program, 1997-1999. by Low DE, Keller N, Barth A and Jones RN published in Clin. Infect. Dis. 2001; 32 (Suppl 2): S133-S145

Geographic variations in BMS284756 activity against pathogens associated with skin and soft tissue Infections: Report from the SENTRY Antimicrobial Surveillance Program (2000), Abstr P35.

Geographic variations in BMS284756 activity against pathogens associated with skin and soft tissue Infections: Report from the SENTRY Antimicrobial Surveillance Program (2000). Abstr. P35. by Kirby JT, Biedenbach DJ, Pfaller MA, Jones RN, and SENTRY Participants Group. published in J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2001; 47 (Suppl 2): 25

In vitro Gram-positive antimicrobial activity of evernimicin (SCH 27899), a novel oligosaccharide, compared with other antimicrobials: A multicentre international trial.

In vitro Gram-positive antimicrobial activity of evernimicin (SCH 27899), a novel oligosaccharide, compared with other antimicrobials: A multicentre international trial. by Jones RN, Hare RS and Sabatelli FJ published in J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2001; 47 (1): 15-25

Activity of BMS284756 tested against 3,546 strains of ciprofloxacin-resistant Gram-positive cocci. Abstr P45.

Activity of BMS284756 tested against 3,546 strains of ciprofloxacin-resistant Gram-positive cocci. Abstr P45. by Jones RN published in J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2001; 47(Suppl 1): 28

BMS-284756 activity and spectrum tested against pathogens isolated in the United States and Europe: Report from the SENTRY Antimicrobial Surveillance Program (1999). Abstr P26.

BMS-284756 activity and spectrum tested against pathogens isolated in the United States and Europe: Report from the SENTRY Antimicrobial Surveillance Program (1999). Abstr P26. by Jones RN published in J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2001; 47(Suppl 1): 23

Comparative activity of gatifloxacin against S. pneumoniae, H. influenzae, and M. catarrhalis before (1997-99) and during (2000) the clinical release in North America (NA): A SENTRY Antimicrobial Surveillance Program Report, abstr P7.

Comparative activity of gatifloxacin against S. pneumoniae, H. influenzae, and M. catarrhalis before (1997-99) and during (2000) the clinical release in North America (NA): A SENTRY Antimicrobial Surveillance Program Report, abstr P7. by Jones RN, Pfaller MA, and the SENTRY Participants Group. published in J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2001; 47 (Suppl S2): 18

Resistance patterns among nosocomial pathogens: Trends over the past few years.

Resistance patterns among nosocomial pathogens: Trends over the past few years. by Jones RN published in Chest 2001; 119 (Suppl 2): 397S-404S

Activity and spectrum of BMS 284756, a new des-F(6) quinolone, tested against strains of ciprofloxacin-resistant Gram-positive cocci.

Activity and spectrum of BMS 284756, a new des-F(6) quinolone, tested against strains of ciprofloxacin-resistant Gram-positive cocci. by Jones RN, Pfaller MA and Stilwell M published in Diagn. Microbiol. Infect. Dis. 2001; 39 (2): 133-135

Conventional dogma applied to quinolones? Time for a change.

Conventional dogma applied to quinolones? Time for a change. by Jones RN published in J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2001; 47 (6): 893

Can antimicrobial susceptibility testing results for ciprofloxacin or levofloxacin predict susceptibility to a newer fluoroquinolone, gatifloxacin? Report from The SENTRY Antimicrobial Surveillance Program (1997-99).

Can antimicrobial susceptibility testing results for ciprofloxacin or levofloxacin predict susceptibility to a newer fluoroquinolone, gatifloxacin? Report from The SENTRY Antimicrobial Surveillance Program (1997-99). by Jones RN and Pfaller MA published in Diagn. Microbiol. Infect. Dis. 2001; 39: 237-243

Multi-laboratory assessment of the linezolid spectrum of activity using the Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method: Report of the Zyvox Antimicrobial Potency Study (ZAPS) in the United States.

Multi-laboratory assessment of the linezolid spectrum of activity using the Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method: Report of the Zyvox Antimicrobial Potency Study (ZAPS) in the United States. by Jones RN, Ballow CH and Biedenbach DJ published in Diagn. Microbiol. Infect. Dis. 2001; 40 (1-2): 59-66

Validation of cefditoren MIC quality control ranges by a multi-laboratory study (2001).

Validation of cefditoren MIC quality control ranges by a multi-laboratory study (2001). by Jones RN and Biedenbach DJ published in Diagn. Microbiol. Infect. Dis. 2001; 40 (1-2): 71-73

In vitro evaluation of BI 397, a novel glycopeptide antimicrobial agent.

In vitro evaluation of BI 397, a novel glycopeptide antimicrobial agent. by Jones RN, Biedenbach DJ, Johnson DM and Pfaller MA published in J. Chemother. 2001; 13 (3): 244-254

Method preferences and test accuracy of antimicrobial susceptibility testing: Updates from the College of American Pathologists Microbiology Surveys Program.

Method preferences and test accuracy of antimicrobial susceptibility testing: Updates from the College of American Pathologists Microbiology Surveys Program. by Jones RN published in Arch. Pathol. Lab. Med. 2001; 125: 1285-1289

Recent trends in resistance to broad-spectrum antimicrobials in the United States (USA): Results from the MYSTIC/USA Programme, 1999-2000, Abstr. P27.105.

Recent trends in resistance to broad-spectrum antimicrobials in the United States (USA): Results from the MYSTIC/USA Programme, 1999-2000, Abstr. P27.105. by Jones RN, Biedenbach DJ, Stilwell MG, Pfaller MA, and The MYSTIC Participant Group published in Int. J. Antimicrob. Agents 2001; 17 (Suppl 1): S147-S148

In vitro evaluation of ertapenem (MK-0826), a long-acting carbapenem, tested against selected resistant strains.

In vitro evaluation of ertapenem (MK-0826), a long-acting carbapenem, tested against selected resistant strains. by Jones RN published in J. Chemother. 2001; 13 (4): 363-376

Prediction of enterococcal imipenem susceptibility using ampicillin or penicillin MICs: More evidence for a class concept.

Prediction of enterococcal imipenem susceptibility using ampicillin or penicillin MICs: More evidence for a class concept. by Jones RN published in J. Clin. Microbiol. 2001; 39 (10): 3810-3811

Cefditoren in vitro activity and spectrum: A review of international studies using reference methods.

Cefditoren in vitro activity and spectrum: A review of international studies using reference methods. by Jones RN, Pfaller MA, Jacobs MR, Appelbaum PC and Fuchs PC published in Diagn. Microbiol. Infect. Dis. 2001; 41 (1-2): 1-14

Spectrum and activity of three contemporary fluoroquinolones tested against Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from urinary tract infections in the SENTRY Antimicrobial Surveillance Program (Europe and the Americas; 2000): More alike than different!

Spectrum and activity of three contemporary fluoroquinolones tested against Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from urinary tract infections in the SENTRY Antimicrobial Surveillance Program (Europe and the Americas; 2000): More alike than different! by Jones RN, Beach ML and Pfaller MA published in Diagn. Microbiol. Infect. Dis. 2001; 41 (3): 161-163

MYSTIC (Meropenem Yearly Susceptibility Test Information Collection) closing summary. Hamburg, Germany, 10 May 2001.

MYSTIC (Meropenem Yearly Susceptibility Test Information Collection) closing summary. Hamburg, Germany, 10 May 2001. by Jones RN published in Diagn. Microbiol. Infect. Dis. 2001; 41 (4): 197-198

Determining the value of antimicrobial surveillance programs.

Determining the value of antimicrobial surveillance programs. by Jones RN and Masterton R published in Diagn. Microbiol. Infect. Dis. 2001; 41 (4): 171-175

Worldwide prevalence of antimicrobial resistance in Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and Moraxella catarrhalis in the SENTRY Antimicrobial Surveillance Program, 1997-1999.

Worldwide prevalence of antimicrobial resistance in Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and Moraxella catarrhalis in the SENTRY Antimicrobial Surveillance Program, 1997-1999. by Hoban DJ, Doern GV, Fluit AC, Roussel-Delvallez M and Jones RN. published in Clin. Infect. Dis. 2001; 32 (Suppl 2): S81-S93

Surveillance of antibiotic resistance in European ICUs.

Surveillance of antibiotic resistance in European ICUs. by Hanberger H, Diekema D, Fluit A, Jones R, Struelens M, Spencer R and Wolff M published in J. Hosp. Infect. 2001; 48 (3): 161-176

BMS284756 potency and spectrum tested against over 10,000 bacterial bloodstream infection isolates from the SENTRY Antimicrobial Surveillance Program (2000). Abstr P40.

BMS284756 potency and spectrum tested against over 10,000 bacterial bloodstream infection isolates from the SENTRY Antimicrobial Surveillance Program (2000). Abstr P40. by Gordon KA, Pfaller MA, Jones RN, Sader HS, Biedenbach DJ, Beach ML and the SENTRY Participants Group. published in J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 2001; 47 (Suppl 1): S26-S27

Antimicrobial susceptibility testing of clinical isolates of Bordetella pertussis from northern California: Report from the SENTRY Antimicrobial Surveillance Program.

Antimicrobial susceptibility testing of clinical isolates of Bordetella pertussis from northern California: Report from the SENTRY Antimicrobial Surveillance Program. by Gordon KA, Fusco J, Biedenbach DJ, Pfaller MA and Jones RN. published in Antimicrob. Agents Chemother. 2001; 45 (12): 3599-3600

Contemporary assessment of antimicrobial susceptibility testing methods for polymyxin B and colistin: Review of available interpretative criteria and quality control guidelines.

Contemporary assessment of antimicrobial susceptibility testing methods for polymyxin B and colistin: Review of available interpretative criteria and quality control guidelines. by Gales AC, Reis AO and Jones RN published in J. Clin. Microbiol. 2001; 39 (1): 183-190

Carbapenem-resistant Serratia marcescens isolates producing Bush group 2f β-lactamase (SME-1) in the United States: Results from the MYSTIC Programme.

Carbapenem-resistant Serratia marcescens isolates producing Bush group 2f β-lactamase (SME-1) in the United States: Results from the MYSTIC Programme. by Gales AC, Biedenbach DJ, Winokur P, Hacek DM, Pfaller MA and Jones RN published in Diagn. Microbiol. Infect. Dis. 2001; 39 (2): 125-127

Activities of BMS 284756 (T-3811) against Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, and Streptococcus pneumoniae isolates from SENTRY Antimicrobial Surveillance Program medical centers in Latin America (1999).

Activities of BMS 284756 (T-3811) against Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, and Streptococcus pneumoniae isolates from SENTRY Antimicrobial Surveillance Program medical centers in Latin America (1999). by Gales A, Sader HS and Jones RN published in Antimicrob. Agents Chemother. 2001; 45 (5): 1463-1466

Emerging importance of multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter species and Stenotrophomonas maltophilia as pathogens in seriously ill patients: Geographic patterns, epidemiological features, and trends in the SENTRY Antimicrobial Surveillance Program (1997-1999).

Emerging importance of multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter species and Stenotrophomonas maltophilia as pathogens in seriously ill patients: Geographic patterns, epidemiological features, and trends in the SENTRY Antimicrobial Surveillance Program (1997-1999). by Gales AC, Jones RN, Forward KR, Linares J, Sader HS and Verhoef J published in Clin. Infect. Dis. 2001; 32 (Suppl 2): S104-S113

Characterization of Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates: Occurrence rates, antimicrobial susceptibility patterns, and molecular typing in the global SENTRY Antimicrobial Surveillance Program, 1997-1999.

Characterization of Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates: Occurrence rates, antimicrobial susceptibility patterns, and molecular typing in the global SENTRY Antimicrobial Surveillance Program, 1997-1999. by Gales AC, Jones RN, Turnidge J, Rennie R and Ramphal R published in Clin. Infect. Dis. 2001; 32 (Suppl 2): S146-S155

Comparative antimicrobial spectrum and activity of BMS284756 (T-3811, a desfluoroquinolone) tested against 656 Enterobacteriaceae, including preliminary in vitro susceptibility test comparisons and development.

Comparative antimicrobial spectrum and activity of BMS284756 (T-3811, a desfluoroquinolone) tested against 656 Enterobacteriaceae, including preliminary in vitro susceptibility test comparisons and development. by Fix AM, Pfaller MA, Biedenbach DJ, Beach ML and Jones RN published in Int. J. Antimicrob. Agents 2001; 18 (2): 141-145

Three independent yearly analyses of the spectrum and potency of metronidazole: A multicenter study of 1,108 contemporary anaerobic clinical isolates.

Three independent yearly analyses of the spectrum and potency of metronidazole: A multicenter study of 1,108 contemporary anaerobic clinical isolates. by Erwin ME, Fix AM and Jones RN published in Diagn. Microbiol. Infect. Dis. 2001; 39 (2): 129-132

Antimicrobial resistance in viridans group streptococci among patients with and without the diagnosis of cancer in the USA, Canada and Latin America.

Antimicrobial resistance in viridans group streptococci among patients with and without the diagnosis of cancer in the USA, Canada and Latin America. by Diekema DJ, Beach ML, Pfaller MA and Jones RN published in Clin. Microbiol. Infect. 2001; 7 (3): 152-157

Survey of infections due to Staphylococcus species: Frequency of occurrence and antimicrobial susceptibility of isolates collected in the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, and the Western Pacific Region for the SENTRY Antimicrobial Surveillance Program, 1997- 1999.

Survey of infections due to Staphylococcus species: Frequency of occurrence and antimicrobial susceptibility of isolates collected in the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, and the Western Pacific Region for the SENTRY Antimicrobial Surveillance Program, 1997- 1999. by Diekema DJ, Pfaller MA, Schmitz FJ, Smayevsky J, Bell J, Jones RN and Beach M published in Clin. Infect. Dis. 2001; 32 (Suppl 2): S114-S132

Oxazolidinone antibiotics.

Oxazolidinone antibiotics. by Diekema DJ and Jones RN published in Lancet 2001; 358 (9297): 1975-1982

Accuracy of broth microdilution and Etest methods for detecting chloramphenicol acetyl transferase mediated resistance in Streptococcus pneumoniae: Geographic variations in the prevalence of resistance in The SENTRY Antimicrobial Surveillance Program (1999).

Accuracy of broth microdilution and Etest methods for detecting chloramphenicol acetyl transferase mediated resistance in Streptococcus pneumoniae: Geographic variations in the prevalence of resistance in The SENTRY Antimicrobial Surveillance Program (1999). by Deshpande LM, Jones RN and Pfaller MA published in Diagn. Microbiol. Infect. Dis. 2001; 39 (4): 267-269

GAR-936 (9-t-butylglycylamido-minocycline) susceptibility test development for streptococci, Haemophilus influenzae and Neisseria gonorrhoeae: Preliminary guidelines and interpretive criteria.

GAR-936 (9-t-butylglycylamido-minocycline) susceptibility test development for streptococci, Haemophilus influenzae and Neisseria gonorrhoeae: Preliminary guidelines and interpretive criteria. by Deshpande LM, Gales AC and Jones RN published in Int. J. Antimicrob. Agents 2001; 18 (1): 29-35

Antimicrobial activity of BMS 284756 (T-3811) against Neisseria gonorrhoeae tested by three methods.

Antimicrobial activity of BMS 284756 (T-3811) against Neisseria gonorrhoeae tested by three methods. by Deshpande L, Biedenbach DJ and Jones RN published in Int. J. Antimicrob. Agents 2001; 18 (5): 437-440

Comparison of two commercial systems (Vitek and MicroScan-WalkAway) for antimicrobial susceptibility testing of Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from cystic fibrosis patients.

Comparison of two commercial systems (Vitek and MicroScan-WalkAway) for antimicrobial susceptibility testing of Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from cystic fibrosis patients. by Burns JL, Saiman L, Whittier S, Krzewinski J, Liu Z, Larone D, Marshall SA and Jones RN published in Diagn. Microbiol. Infect. Dis. 2001; 39 (4): 257-260

In vitro activity of linezolid (U-100766) against Haemophilus influenzae measured by three different susceptibility testing methods.

In vitro activity of linezolid (U-100766) against Haemophilus influenzae measured by three different susceptibility testing methods. by Biedenbach DJ and Jones RN published in Diagn. Microbiol. Infect. Dis. 2001; 39 (1): 49-53

Activity of BMS284756 against 2,681 recent clinical isolates of Haemophilus influenzae and Moraxella catarrhalis: Report from the SENTRY Antimicrobial Surveillance Program (2000) in Europe, Canada and the United States.

Activity of BMS284756 against 2,681 recent clinical isolates of Haemophilus influenzae and Moraxella catarrhalis: Report from the SENTRY Antimicrobial Surveillance Program (2000) in Europe, Canada and the United States. by Biedenbach DJ, Jones RN and Pfaller MA published in Diagn. Microbiol. Infect. Dis. 2001; 39 (4): 245-250

In vitro antimicrobial activity of GAR-936 tested against antibiotic-resistant Gram-positive blood stream infection isolates and strains producing extended-spectrum β-lactamases.

In vitro antimicrobial activity of GAR-936 tested against antibiotic-resistant Gram-positive blood stream infection isolates and strains producing extended-spectrum β-lactamases. by Biedenbach DJ, Beach ML and Jones RN published in Diagn. Microbiol. Infect. Dis. 2001; 40 (4): 173-177