An unsupported preference for intravenous antibiotics

PLoS Med. 2015 May 19;12(5):e1001825. doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1001825. eCollection 2015 May.

Abstract

Philip Bejon and colleagues reflect on the widespread belief in the superiority of intravenous antibiotics.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Oral
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Endocarditis / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Infusions, Intravenous
  • Osteomyelitis / drug therapy
  • Pyelonephritis / drug therapy
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents