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[Cefaclor in the treatment of respiratory tract infections in children]
Padiatrie Und Padologie
|January 1, 1985
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Cefaclor effectively treated respiratory tract infections in 89% of children. This antibiotic showed good tolerance and activity against resistant bacteria, making it a useful option for pediatric respiratory infections.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric infectious diseases
- Pharmacology of antibiotics
Abstract:
61 children up to the age of 14 years with respiratory tract infections underwent therapy with Cefaclor. 52 patients (89%) had satisfactory results. 4 patients (7%) experienced prolonged signs of infection. Cefaclor was very well tolerated. Because of its wide spectrum of activity particularly against ampicillin resistant strains of H. influenzae and because of its good tolerance Cefaclor is very useful in treatment of respiratory tract infections in children.