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. 1979 Oct;55(648):739–741. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.55.648.739

Combined rifampicin and chloramphenicol therapy for Enterobacter osteomyelitis.

Y Naveh, A Friedman
PMCID: PMC2425734  PMID: 119955

Abstract

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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