Clinical progress note: Antibiotic duration for common infections in hospitalized adults.

Manning, William Aaron; Miller, Matthew · J Hosp Med · 2025

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Abstract

The evidence base supporting the effectiveness of shorter antibiotic courses for a variety of common infections has grown substantially, yet many implementation barriers remain. We examine recent data evaluating shorter antibiotic courses for bacteremia, community-acquired pneumonia, ventilator-associated pneumonia, and complicated urinary tract infections/pyelonephritis.