Intra-abdominal infections: the role of different classifications on the selection of the best antibiotic treatment

Intra-abdominal infections: the role of different classifications on the selection of the best antibiotic treatment

Abstract Background Intra-abdominal infections (IAIs) represent a most frequent gastrointestinal emergency and serious cause of morbimortality. A full classification, including all facets of IAIs, does not exist. Two classifications are used to subdivide IAIs: uncomplicated or complicated, consideri...

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Main Authors: João Silva-Nunes, Teresa Cardoso
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Intra-abdominal infections
Classification
Antibiotic therapy
Hospital mortality
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-019-4604-0

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