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Common antibiotic linked to higher risk of death in adults, major study finds - Fox News

Common antibiotic linked to higher risk of death in adults, major study finds - Fox News

A study of 110 clinical trials links the antibiotic cefepime to a 94.4% higher probability of all-cause mortality compared to other beta-lactam drugs.

A commonly used drug has been linked to a higher risk of death in a new study.
The antibiotic, cefepime, which is used to treat bacterial infections like pneumonia, UTIs and skin infections, is typi… [+3935 chars]

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