Comparison of Four Days Versus Seven Days Duration of Antibiotic Therapy for Neonatal Pneumonia: A Randomized Controlled Trial

ConclusionsFor term and near-term neonates who become clinically asymptomatic within 48  h of antibiotic therapy, 4 d of antibiotic therapy is as effective and safe as 7 d of antibiotic therapy, with significant reduction in hospital stay, antibiotic usage and cost.
Source: Indian Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research