Combined rifampicin and chloramphenicol therapy for Enterobacter osteomyelitis.
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A 2-month-old infant with Enterobacter osteomyelitis complicating total parenteral nutrition was successfully treated with rifampicin and chloramphenicol. No untoward side effects attributed to rifampicin has been noted despite prolonged administration of rifampicin.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Postgraduate medical journal
دوره 55 648 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1979