Severe pneumonia is associated with high mortality (short and long term), as well as
pulmonary and extrapulmonary complications. Appropriate diagnosis and early initiation of …

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

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

Importance The optimal dose and duration of oral amoxicillin for children with community-
acquired pneumonia (CAP) are unclear. Objective To determine whether lower-dose …

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 …

While the world is grappling with the consequences of a global pandemic related to SARS-
CoV-2 causing severe pneumonia, available evidence points to bacterial infection with …

Description: Antimicrobial overuse is a major health care issue that contributes to antibiotic
resistance. Such overuse includes unnecessarily long durations of antibiotic therapy in …

Background Over the past 25 years, researchers have performed> 120 randomized
controlled trials (RCTs) illustrating short courses to be non-inferior to long courses of …

Helicobacter pylori infections are responsible for tremendous morbidity and mortality
worldwide, leading to efforts to eradicate the organism. However, the effectiveness of …

Background National guidelines recommend 10 days of antibiotics for children with
community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), acknowledging that the outcomes of children …