Is fixed short-course antimicrobial therapy justified for patients who are critically ill with intra-abdominal infections?
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A long-course antibiotic therapy increases the risk of antibiotic resistance. A 7- to 14-day duration of therapy has been traditionally adopted in patients with intra-abdominal infections (IAIs). Prophylactic antibiotic use is warranted in uncomplicated IAIs, ... ...
