Risk of Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome After Antibiotic Treatment of Escherichia coli O157:H7 Enteritis: A Meta-analysis

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2002
Context The use of antibiotics for treatment of Escherichia coli O157:H7 infection has become controversial since a recent small study found that it may increase the risk of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). However, other larger studies have reported a protective effect or no association. Objective To determine whether antibiotic therapy...
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Authors Nasia Safdar;Adnan Said;Ronald E. Gangnon;Dennis G. Maki;
Journal JAMA
Year 2002
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.288.8.996
Keywords
antibiotics infection antibiotic therapy hemolytic-uremic syndrome escherichia coli o157 enteritis

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