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2 questions · 2 findings · 1 reviews · Cystic Fibrosis and Genetic Disorders

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Summary of findings ‐ initiation of penicillin prophylaxis vs placebo

Adverse effects · children with SCD

1 finding from 1 review

Prophylactic antibiotics for preventing pneumococcal infection in children with sickle cell disease 2021 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
2 studies · 457 participants
Low

Summary of findings ‐ withdrawal of penicillin prophylaxis vs continuation

Nausea and vomiting · children with SCD who have been receiving prophylactic penicillin for at least two years

Summary of findings ‐ withdrawal of penicillin prophylaxis showed no clear difference in adverse effects: incidences of nausea and vomiting compared with continuation (low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Prophylactic antibiotics for preventing pneumococcal infection in children with sickle cell disease 2021 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
OR 1.99 [0.18, 22.12]
1 study · 400 participants
Low