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Meta Analysis Comparative Study
Fluoroquinolones versus beta-lactam based regimens for the treatment of osteomyelitis: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
A meta-analysis of randomized control trials. ⋯ Fluoroquinolones are as effective as beta-lactams for the treatment of osteomyelitis and can be considered as a useful alternative in the physician's armamentarium. The value of fluoroquinolones for the treatment of osteomyelitis lies in the fact that they can be administered in an outpatient setting. However, they should be used with caution, so as to preserve their activity against increasingly resistant bacteria.