Know When "Shorter Is Better" With Antibiotics
July 2021
You'll see continued focus on using shorter courses of antibiotics.
It may feel natural to default to 7- to 10-day regimens...but shorter courses are better in many cases.
They often work as well...are easier to complete...and have lower risk of adverse effects, including C. diff.
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