Simplification of first-line antibacterial regimen for complicated appendicitis in children is associated with better adherence to guidelines and reduced use of antibiotics.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2018.04.010
Abstract: Acute appendicitis in children requires early surgery and short-course antibiotics active against Enterobacteriaceae and anaerobes. Although an aminoglycoside-containing three-drug regimen has been used successfully for decades, simpler regimens with similar efficacy are increasingly used. This… read more here.
Keywords: appendicitis children; first line; post operative; regimen complicated ... See more keywords