Journal article
Shiga Toxin–Producing Escherichia coli Infection, Antibiotics, and Risk of Developing Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome: A Meta-analysis
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Antibiotic administration to individuals with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) infection remains controversial. We assessed if antibiotic administration to individuals with STEC infection is associated with development of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS).
METHODS: The analysis included studies published up to 29 April 2015, that provided data from patients (1) with STEC infection, (2) who received antibiotics, (3) who …
Authors
Freedman SB; Xie J; Neufeld MS; Hamilton WL; Hartling L; Tarr PI; Team FTAPPEI; Nettel-Aguirre A; Chuck A; Lee B
Journal
Clinical Infectious Diseases, Vol. 62, No. 10, pp. 1251–1258
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
May 15, 2016
DOI
10.1093/cid/ciw099
ISSN
1058-4838