Which duration of antibiotic therapy in central venous catheter-related bloodstream infection due to Gram-negative bacilli?

Impact of duration of antibiotic therapy in central venous catheter-related bloodstream infection due to Gram-negative bacilli?

  • María Ruiz-Ruigómez et al.
  • Rédigé par : Dr Jean-Pierre Bru
Current guidelines recommend antibiotic treatment for at least 7–14 days, although the supporting evidence is limited. Results of previous studies indicate that 7 days of treatment are equaly effective to 14 days in the treatment of gram negative bloodstream infections. The aim of the study was to evaluate the impact on outcomes of short courses of antibiotic therapy in central venous catheter-...
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