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Gray Baby Syndrome

Gray baby syndrome is a condition in which an infant experiences a life-threatening reaction to the antibiotic Chloramphenicol. It is more prevalent in premature infants since an adverse reaction is directly related to the liver’s ability to break down and process the medication. However, it can affect children up to age two.

Posted September 17, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 2 min read

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