Efficacy and safety of ceftriaxone in serious pediatric infections.

AUTOR(ES)

Aronoff, S C

RESUMO

Thirty-four patients aged 1 month to 19 years were treated with ceftriaxone for suspected bacterial infections. Bacterial pathogens were isolated from 25 children. The overall bacterial cure rate was 88%, with an overall clinical response rate of 96%. No side effects requiring cessation of therapy were observed. Ceftriaxone proved to be safe and effective in the treatment of serious infections in children.

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