Report describes seasonal fluctuations in pediatric streptococcal brain abscesses and empyemas in the US
Do serious brain infections in children follow a seasonal pattern?
A report describes seasonal fluctuations in pediatric streptococcal brain abscesses, epidural empyemas, and subdural empyemas in the United …
Serious brain infections in children, caused by Streptococcus bacteria, appear to rise and fall with the seasons in the U.S., according to a…
Short-course antibiotics after appendectomy for complicated appendicitis show similar infection risk to long-course therapy
Short-course antibiotics after complicated appendectomy show similar infection risk to longer courses
A meta-analysis of 3251 patients from 4 RCTs and 9 observational studies found short-course antibiotic therapy (<3 days) after appendectomy …
Shorter antibiotics after complicated appendectomy carry similar infection risks to longer courses while often shortening hospital stays.