Research Abstract
Aztreonam for treating meningitis caused by gram-negative rods.
Kilpatrick M, Girgis N, Farid Z, Bishay E
Scandinavian journal of infectious diseases
Jan 1, 1991
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Abstract
10 patients with meningitis due to unusual gram-negative organisms (Pseudomonas, Proteus, Salmonella and Klebsiella) were effectively treated with aztreonam. A detailed history and a thorough physical examination combined with careful laboratory testing resulted in accurate diagnosis and cure of all patients.
Affiliation
US Naval Medical Research Unit No. 3 (NAMRU-3), Ministry of Health, Cairo, Egypt.
External References
- PubMed ID:
- 2028226
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