Gentamicin for Treatment of Neonatal Sepsis
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Extended-interval Dosing of Gentamicin for Treatment of Neonatal Sepsis in Developed and Developing Countries
Serious bacterial infections are the single most important cause of neonatal mortality in developing countries. Case-fatality rates for neonatal sepsis in developing countries are high, partly because of inadequate administration of necessary antibiotics. For the treatment of neonatal sepsis in resource-poor, high-mortality settings in developing countries where most neonatal deaths occur, simp...
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تاریخ انتشار 2015