A randomised prospective comparison of oral versus intraperitoneal ciprofloxacin in the treatment of bacterial peritonitis in CAPD patients

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Project Title
A randomised prospective comparison of oral versus intraperitoneal ciprofloxacin in the treatment of bacterial peritonitis in CAPD patients
Principal Investigator
Professor Cheng, Ignatius Kum Po   (Principal Investigator (PI))
Co-Investigator(s)
Dr Wong Freud Woon To   (Co-Investigator)
Duration
14
Start Date
1990-05-01
Amount
160000
Conference Title
A randomised prospective comparison of oral versus intraperitoneal ciprofloxacin in the treatment of bacterial peritonitis in CAPD patients
Presentation Title
Keywords
bacterial peritonitis
Discipline
Others - Medicine, Dentistry and Health
HKU Project Code
N/A
Grant Type
Other Funding Scheme
Funding Year
1989
Status
Completed
Objectives
To compare the cost-effectiveness of ciprofloxacin, a new quinolone antibiotic, given either orally or i.p. in the treatment of bacterial peritonitis complicating CAPD.