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Editorial
. 2011 Jan;96(1):F2-3.
doi: 10.1136/adc.2010.188938. Epub 2010 Jun 14.

Choosing the right empirical antibiotics for neonates

P Brian Smith, Daniel K Benjamin Jr
Editorial

Choosing the right empirical antibiotics for neonates

P Brian Smith et al. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2011 Jan.
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  • Empirical treatment of neonatal sepsis: are the current guidelines adequate?
    Muller-Pebody B, Johnson AP, Heath PT, Gilbert RE, Henderson KL, Sharland M; iCAP Group (Improving Antibiotic Prescribing in Primary Care). Muller-Pebody B, et al. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2011 Jan;96(1):F4-8. doi: 10.1136/adc.2009.178483. Epub 2010 Jun 28. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2011. PMID: 20584804

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