Value of cefotaxime in gram-negative bacterial meningitis. Apropos of 3 developmental forms in neonates and infants
Sarlangue, J.; Megraud, F.; Nelson, J.R.; Martin, C.
Pediatrie 39(8): 645-651
1984
ISSN/ISBN: 0031-4021 PMID: 6100207 Document Number: 224408
Three cases of meningitis with E. coli and H. influenzae are reported. They illustrate the recrudescence and relapse in bacterial meningitis. After the failure of initial antibiotic therapy, the treatment by Cefotaxime allowed a good outcome in all the cases. On account of the bacteriological, pharmacological and clinical data the authors advise using Cefotaxime in first purpose in meningitis with common gram negative bacilli.