A randomized comparison of oral chloramphenicol versus ofloxacin in the treatment of uncomplicated typhoid fever in Laos.

We conducted a randomized open trial of oral chloramphenicol (50mg/kg/day in four divided doses for 14 days) versus ofloxacin (15 mg/kg/day in two divided doses for 3 days) in 50 adults with culture-confirmed uncomplicated typhoid fever in Vientiane, Laos. Patients had been ill for a median (range)...

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Main Authors: Phongmany, S, Phetsouvanh, R, Sisouphone, S, Darasavath, C, Vongphachane, P, Rattanavong, O, Mayxay, M, Ramsay, A, Blacksell, S, Thammavong, C, Syhavong, B, White, N, Newton, P
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2005