Superinfection associated with prolonged antibiotic use in non-ventilator associated hospital-acquired pneumonia

Conclusion We found no clinical benefit as defined by clinical resolution and reduction in all-cause mortality in prolonging antimicrobial therapy. Superinfections emerge more frequently in prolonged course of antibiotic therapy and more likely to develop in non-fermenting gram-negative bacilli.
Source: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research