Archives of disease in childhood
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Review Meta Analysis
Short versus long duration of antibiotic therapy for bacterial meningitis: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials in children.
To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of short-course antibiotic therapy for bacterial meningitis, by performing a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCT). ⋯ This meta-analysis of the rather limited available relevant data could not show differences between short and long-course antibiotic treatment for bacterial meningitis in children. Further research on this issue is required.