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Shorter Versus Longer-term Antibiotic Treatments for Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Children: A Meta-analysis.

Abstract

CONTEXT: The optimal duration of antibiotic treatment of children with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) remains unclear. OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of shorter versus longer duration of antibiotic treatment of children with CAP.

Authors

Gao Y; Liu M; Yang K; Zhao Y; Tian J; Pernica JM; Guyatt G

Journal

, Vol. 151, No. 6,

Publisher

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

Publication Date

June 1, 2023

DOI

10.1542/peds.2022-060097

ISSN

0031-4005