Azithromycin for uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition: study protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial

Azithromycin for uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition: study protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Given the high risk of infectious mortality among children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM), the World Health Organization recommends routine administration of a broad-spectrum antibiotic like amoxicillin as part of the management of uncomplicated SAM. However, evidence for t...

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Main Authors: Kieran S. O’Brien, Ali Sié, Clarisse Dah, Millogo Ourohire, Ahmed M. Arzika, Valentin Boudo, Elodie Lebas, William W. Godwin, Benjamin F. Arnold, Catherine E. Oldenburg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-04-01
Series:Pilot and Feasibility Studies
Subjects:
Severe acute malnutrition
Azithromycin
Amoxicillin
Weight gain
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-021-00836-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-021-00836-w

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