Carbapenem Antibiotics for the Empiric Treatment of Nosocomial Pneumonia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2020.10.039
Abstract: BACKGROUND Previous meta-analyses suggested that treating hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP), including ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), with empiric carbapenems was associated with lower mortality rates but higher rates of clinical failure for pseudomonal pneumonia. This study was an… read more here.
Keywords: empiric treatment; mortality; meta; carbapenem ... See more keywords
Pharyngeal Gonorrhea in Heterosexual Male and Female Sex Partners of Persons With Gonorrhea
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DOI: 10.1097/olq.0000000000001760
Abstract: Pharyngeal gonorrhea is common among exposed heterosexual cisgender men and women, and likely represents an underdiagnosed reservoir of gonococcal infections. If empiric treatment is abandoned, testing the throats of heterosexuals is necessary. Background Current guidance… read more here.
Keywords: empiric treatment; msw women; gonorrhea heterosexual; pharyngeal gonorrhea ... See more keywords
What empiric treatment should be given for suspected bacterial keratitis in Northern Italy?
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DOI: 10.1177/11206721221112519
Abstract: There is a lack of epidemiological studies reporting bacteria profiles, susceptibility, and suggested empiric (first line) treatment in Northern Italy. Our internal audit of corneal scraping for microbial keratitis at University of Brescia reports 116… read more here.
Keywords: empiric treatment; bacterial keratitis; northern italy; keratitis ... See more keywords
Looking for appropriateness in the cure of mixed vaginitis: the role of fenticonazole as an empiric treatment.
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DOI: 10.2217/fmb-2019-0189
Abstract: Mixed vaginitis is defined as the simultaneous presence of at least two different vaginal pathogens, both contributing to an abnormal vaginal milieu leading to signs and symptoms. Pathogen coinfection occurs frequently in women with vaginitis,… read more here.
Keywords: empiric treatment; fenticonazole empiric; treatment; role ... See more keywords
Empiric Treatment in HAP/VAP: “Don’t You Want to Take a Leap of Faith?”
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DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11030359
Abstract: Ventilator-associated pneumonia is a frequent cause of ICU-acquired infections. These infections are associated with high morbidity and mortality. The increase in antibiotic resistance, particularly among Gram-negative bacilli, makes the choice of empiric antibiotic therapy complex… read more here.
Keywords: empiric treatment; vap want; want take; treatment hap ... See more keywords