Legionellosis is the infection caused by bacteria of the genus Legionella, including a non-
pneumonic influenza-like syndrome, and Legionnaires' disease is a more serious illness …

Background Amoxicillin has been in use since the 1970s; it is the most widely used penicillin
both alone and in combination with the β-lactamase clavulanic acid. Objectives In this …

Background: This document provides evidence-based clinical practice guidelines on the
management of adult patients with community-acquired pneumonia. Methods: A …

Background Shortening the duration of antibiotic therapy for patients admitted to hospital
with community-acquired pneumonia should help reduce antibiotic consumption and thus …

Importance Determination of optimal treatment durations for common infectious diseases is
an important strategy to preserve antibiotic effectiveness. Objective To determine whether 7 …

Importance Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a common occurrence in childhood;
consequently, evidence-based recommendations for its treatment are required. Objective To …

Background: Randomized trials demonstrate no benefit from antibiotic treatment exceeding
the shortest effective duration. Objective: To examine predictors and outcomes associated …

Background There is growing evidence supporting the efficacy of shorter courses of
antibiotic therapy for common infections. However, the risks of prolonged antibiotic duration …

The antibiotic course has had its day | The BMJ Skip to main content Intended for healthcare
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The belief that, for the individual patient, the benefit of prompt and continued use of
antimicrobials outweighs any potential harm is a significant barrier to improved stewardship …