Comparative Effectiveness of Intravenous vs Oral Antibiotics for Postdischarge Treatment of Acute Osteomyelitis in Children

Ron Keren, Samir S. Shah, Rajendu Srivastava, Shawn J. Rangel, Michael Bendel‐Stenzel, Nada Harik, John C. Hartley, Michelle A. Lopez, Luis Seguias, Joel S. Tieder,

JAMA Pediatrics · 2014 · 209 citations · 12 references

Abstract

Given the magnitude and seriousness of PICC complications, clinicians should reconsider the practice of treating otherwise healthy children with acute osteomyelitis with prolonged intravenous antibiotics after hospital discharge when an equally effective oral alternative exists.

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