Children with severe pneumonia can leave hospital sooner after switching to oral antibiotics, trial shows
A major international clinical trial published in The Lancet suggests that children hospitalized with severe pneumonia can safely transition to oral antibiotics sooner than previously recommended. This change could reduce hospital stays and lower the risk of antibiotic-resistant infections.
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Optimizing treatment protocols for childhood pneumonia can improve patient outcomes and reduce the burden on healthcare systems in low- and middle-income countries.
by City St George's, University of London
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Add as preferred source Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Children hospitalized with severe pneumonia can safely switch from injectable to oral antibiotics once they begin to recover, allowing many to return home sooner and complete treatment outside the hospital. That is according to a major international clinical trial led by researchers from City St George's, University of London, UCL Innovative Clinical Trials Unit, and partners across Africa and Europe. The results are published in The Lancet .
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