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Case Reports
. 1978 Feb;92(2):235-6.
doi: 10.1016/s0022-3476(78)80013-4.

The necessity for monitoring chloramphenicol levels when treating neonatal meningitis

S B Black, P Levine, H R Shinefield
Case Reports

The necessity for monitoring chloramphenicol levels when treating neonatal meningitis

S B Black et al. J Pediatr. 1978 Feb.

Abstract

Chloramphenicol can be an effective agent in the treatment of ampicillin-resistant E. coli meningitis due to susceptible organisms in the premature or term infant. However, it can be used safely and effectively only if careful monitoring of serum levels is undertaken.

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