In one series, infection was the most common etiology of death in extremely low birth weight infants (56 of 111); congenital pneumonia accounted for 30 of these 56 infections [7]. Pneumonia caused by maternal enteric organisms frequently accompanies chorioamnionitis and/or funisitis in these congenital infections.
Diphenylguanidine is one of common accelerators for the vulcanization of rubber in combination with thiazoles and sulfenamides. Though it does not show better activity than thiuram and dithiocarbamates, it has better stability.
Pyrantel pamoate is a nonprescription medicine commonly used for pinworm infections. It is taken after a definite diagnosis of pinworms has been made by either seeing the worms or doing a transparent (cellophane) tape test. It may also be used if mebendazole (a prescription medicine) is not effective.