title: Efficacy and safety of ceftriaxone in serious pediatric infections.
abstract: 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.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000382:microbiology; D002439:Cefotaxime / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000031:analogs & derivatives* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002443:Ceftriaxone; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests
chemical_list: D002443:Ceftriaxone; D002439:Cefotaxime