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Meta Analysis
Short- versus long-course antibacterial therapy for community-acquired pneumonia : a meta-analysis.
The evidence for traditionally recommended 7- to 14-day duration of antibacterial therapy for community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is not well established. ⋯ No difference was found in the effectiveness and safety of short- versus long-course antimicrobial treatment of adult and paediatric patients with CAP of mild to moderate severity.