The invention provides a combination comprising zidovudine or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof and an antimicrobial compound selected from nitrofurantoin, mecillinam, fosfomycin, cephalexin and faropenem, or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative or prodrug thereof. These combinations are particularly useful for the treatment of microbial infections.

The invention provides a combination comprising zidovudine or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof and an antimicrobial compound selected from nitrofurantoin, mecillinam, fosfomycin, cephalexin and faropenem, or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative or prodrug thereof. These combinations are particularly useful for the treatment of microbial infections.

The invention provides a combination comprising zidovudine or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof and an antimicrobial compound selected from nitrofurantoin, mecillinam, fosfomycin, cephalexin and faropenem, or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative or prodrug thereof. These combinations are particularly useful for the treatment of microbial infections.

The present invention relates to biaryl monobactam compounds of Formula I: ##STR00001##
and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein X, Y, Z, A.sup.1, Q, A.sup.2, M, W, R.sup.X and R.sup.z are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions which comprise a biaryl monobactam compound of the invention or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The invention further relates to methods for treating a bacterial infection comprising administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention, either alone or in combination with a therapeutically effective amount of a second beta-lactam antibiotic.

The present invention relates to biaryl monobactam compounds of Formula I: ##STR00001##
and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein X, Y, Z, A.sup.1, Q, A.sup.2, M, W, R.sup.X and R.sup.z are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions which comprise a biaryl monobactam compound of the invention or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The invention further relates to methods for treating a bacterial infection comprising administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention, either alone or in combination with a therapeutically effective amount of a second beta-lactam antibiotic.

Disclosed herein are antimicrobial compounds, compositions, pharmaceutical compositions, the use and preparation thereof. Some embodiments relate to boronic acid derivatives and their use a therapeutic agents.

Disclosed herein are antimicrobial compounds, compositions, pharmaceutical compositions, the use and preparation thereof. Some embodiments relate to boronic acid derivatives and their use a therapeutic agents.

The invention provides for methods of treating autism associated with Desulfovibrio overgrowth in the gastrointestinal tract of a patient, said method comprising administering to the patient suffering from said autism a treatment course of aztreonam in an amount effective to treat autism in the patient, thereby treating autism.

The invention provides for methods of treating autism associated with Desulfovibrio overgrowth in the gastrointestinal tract of a patient, said method comprising administering to the patient suffering from said autism a treatment course of aztreonam in an amount effective to treat autism in the patient, thereby treating autism.

The invention provides for methods of treating autism associated with Desulfovibrio overgrowth in the gastrointestinal tract of a patient, said method comprising administering to the patient suffering from said autism a treatment course of aztreonam in an amount effective to treat autism in the patient, thereby treating autism.