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Clinical Trial
. 1979 Mar;22(1):57-9.

Clostridium welchii type C antitoxin in the treatment of "pig bel" (enteritis necroticans): a controlled trial in Papua New Guinea

J Rooney, A Shepherd, A Suebu
  • PMID: 233177
Clinical Trial

Clostridium welchii type C antitoxin in the treatment of "pig bel" (enteritis necroticans): a controlled trial in Papua New Guinea

J Rooney et al. P N G Med J. 1979 Mar.

Abstract

Enteritis necroticans remains a serious problem in the Highlands of Papua New Guinea. Earlier claims that Clostridium Welchii Type C antitoxin is effective in lowering mortality rates were subjected to a prospective controlled trial in 1972-73. Use of the antitoxin was found to be of no benefit in treatment of this disease.

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