Short-course vs long-course antibiotics for pneumonia
Liang S, Apea-Kahi K, Alexander CM
JAMA · 2017
This meta-analysis evaluates the intervention under study in relation to the primary clinical outcome. Includes 4,321 participants. Evidence level: Ia.
循证研究：短疗程抗生素治疗肺炎
Key facts at a glance
- DOI
- 10.1001/jama.2016.14001
- PMID
- 28680296
- Journal
- JAMA
- Year
- 2017
- Study type
- meta-analysis
- Evidence level
- Ia
- Sample size
- 4321
- Intervention
- 短疗程（5-7天）vs 长疗程（7-14天）抗生素
- Primary outcome
- 临床失败率和死亡率
- Open access
- false
Study Overview
This meta-analysis enrolled 4,321 participants and examined the primary clinical outcome.
Key Findings
Results regarding the primary clinical outcome are presented.
Clinical Conclusions
See original publication for detailed findings. Evidence level: Ia.
Abstract
"This meta-analysis enrolled 4,321 participants, investigating the effects of 短疗程（5-7天）vs 长疗程（7-14天）抗生素 on 临床失败率和死亡率.
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