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. 1970 Jul 25;3(5716):201-3.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.3.5716.201.

Trimethoprim-sulphamethoxazole in acute osteomyelitis due to penicillin-resistant staphylococci in Uganda

J L Craven, D J Pugsley, R Blowers

Trimethoprim-sulphamethoxazole in acute osteomyelitis due to penicillin-resistant staphylococci in Uganda

J L Craven et al. Br Med J. .

Abstract

Most recent cases of staphylococcal osteomyelitis seen at Mulago Hospital, Kampala, have been due to penicillin-resistant organisms. Six severely ill patients-four with multiple bone lesions-were treated with trimethoprim-sulphamethoxazole; the response was prompt and satisfactory in all cases.

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