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Who cannot use chloramphenicol? A guide to contraindications

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Chloramphenicol is rarely used in the United States because of known severe adverse effects, such as bone marrow toxicity and the risk of gray baby syndrome. For this reason, it is crucial to understand who cannot use chloramphenicol and the specific risks involved with its use.