What is chloramphenicol gray baby syndrome in Pediatric Oncology?

A potentially fatal condition in neonates and infants caused by chloramphenicol toxicity due to immature hepatic metabolism, characterized by cardiovascular collapse and distinctive gray skin discoloration.

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chloramphenicol gray baby syndrome

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A potentially fatal condition in neonates and infants caused by chloramphenicol toxicity due to immature hepatic metabol...

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chloramphenicol gray baby syndrome IVT	Technical Term	Professional	A potentially fatal condition in neonates and infants caused by chloramphenicol...

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