Rifampicin in pneumococcal meningoencephalitis.
AUTOR(ES)
Peters, M J
RESUMO
The cases are reported of two infants with pneumococcal meningitis in whom initial antibiotic treatment was ineffective despite the organisms being sensitive to the drugs used. A clinical and radiological diagnosis of meningoencephalitis was made. A rapid improvement followed the addition of rifampicin treatment.
ACESSO AO ARTIGO
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