RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Letter to the Editor
JF Pediatrics
JO Pediatrics
FD American Academy of Pediatrics
SP 694
OP 694
VO 93
IS 4
A1 Pourcyrous, Massroor
A1 Bada, Henrietta S.
A1 Korones, Sheldon B.
A1 Baselski, Vickie
A1 Wong, Seok P.
YR 1994
UL http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/93/4/694.1.abstract
AB We appreciate Dr Philip's sharing his experience on the use of serial C-reactive protein (CRP) for monitoring neonates with sepsis or pneumonia due to group B streptococcus. In his letter, Dr Philip alluded to the use of normal serial CRP within 24 to 48 hours of life as a guide to discontinuing antibiotic therapy when cultures are negative. Our current practice is carried further. Based on our published data and our continuing experience, we discontinue antibiotic therapy in asymptomatic infants, even in those with positive blood cultures.