[The efficacy of aztreonam in a "bolus dose" in the therapy of urinary tract infections in neonates].

Abstract

A "bolus dose" of aztreonam was used to treat a sample group of 46 neonates suffering from urinary tract infections caused by bacteria thought to be sensitive to aztreonam. This treatment proved efficacious in approximately 80% of cases.

• Authors: C Fabris, D Licata, E Bertino, L Cavo, C Martano
• Journal: Minerva pediatrica (Minerva Pediatr) Vol. 45 Issue 3 Pg. 127-9 (Mar 1993) ISSN: 0026-4946 [Print] Italy
• Vernacular Title: Efficacia dell'aztreonam in "bolus dose" nella terapia delle infezioni delle vie urinarie nel neonato.
• PMID: 8341227 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Aztreonam

Topics

• Aztreonam (administration & dosage)
• Drug Evaluation
• Female
• Humans
• Infant, Newborn
• Injections, Intramuscular
• Male
• Remission Induction
• Urinary Tract Infections (drug therapy)