Hyderabad, Oct. 20 -- Many Newborn infections can be treated with shorter antibiotic courses, according to Indian Neonatology team ( newborn specialist doctors) including Dr Saikiran D, a Consultant Neonatologist at Fernandez Hospital, published an important study in the UK-based journal, Lancet Clinical Medicine.
The study showed that shorter antibiotic courses are often as effective as traditional longer courses for common serious newborn infections.
Antibiotics save lives, but using them too often or too long can cause 'antibiotic resistance' that makes infections harder to treat, the study stated.
It also exposed vulnerable newborns to side effects, longer hospital stays, and higher costs. Premature and sick newborns receive antibiot...