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Rats were given varying doses of terramycin hydrochloride beginning 72 hours and ending 1 to 4 hours prior to x-irradiation. The highest dosage level (200 mg/rat/day) was the most effective in lowering mortality. It is probable that larger doses of antibiotics are required in the x-irradiation syndrome than are required for the treatment of other diseases.
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