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Cochrane Systematic Review: Acetylcysteine and carbocysteine for acute upper and lower respiratory tract infections in paediatric patients without chronic broncho-pulmonary disease

Cochrane Systematic Review: Acetylcysteine and carbocysteine for acute upper and lower respiratory tract infections in paediatric patients without chronic broncho-pulmonary disease

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Chalumeau M, Duijvestijn YC

Chalumeau M, Duijvestijn YC

OBJECTIVES: The objective was to assess the efficacy and safety and to establish a benefit-risk ratio of acetylcysteine and carbocysteine as symptomatic treatments for acute upper and lower RTIs in paediatric patients without chronic broncho-pulmonary disease.

OBJECTIVES: The objective was to assess the efficacy and safety and to establish a benefit-risk ratio of acetylcysteine and carbocysteine as symptomatic treatments for acute upper and lower RTIs in paediatric patients without chronic broncho-pulmonary disease.

Cochrane Systematic Review: Antibiotics for community-acquired lower respiratory tract infections secondary to Mycoplasma pneumoniae in children

Cochrane Systematic Review: Antibiotics for community-acquired lower respiratory tract infections secondary to Mycoplasma pneumoniae in children

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Mulholland S, Gavranich JB, Gillies MB, Chang AB

Mulholland S, Gavranich JB, Gillies MB, Chang AB

OBJECTIVES: To determine whether antibiotics are effective in the treatment of childhood LRTI secondary to M. pneumoniae infections acquired in the community.

OBJECTIVES: To determine whether antibiotics are effective in the treatment of childhood LRTI secondary to M. pneumoniae infections acquired in the community.

Cochrane Systematic Review: Azithromycin for respiratory tract infections

Cochrane Systematic Review: Azithromycin for respiratory tract infections

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Panpanich R, Lerttrakarnnon P, Laopaiboon M

Panpanich R, Lerttrakarnnon P, Laopaiboon M

OBJECTIVES: To compare the effectiveness of azithromycin to amoxycillin or amoxycillin/clavulanic acid (amoxyclav) in the treatment of LRTI, in terms of clinical failure, incidence of adverse events and microbial eradication.

OBJECTIVES: To compare the effectiveness of azithromycin to amoxycillin or amoxycillin/clavulanic acid (amoxyclav) in the treatment of LRTI, in terms of clinical failure, incidence of adverse events and microbial eradication.

Cochrane Systematic Review: Chest radiograph for acute lower respiratory infections

Cochrane Systematic Review: Chest radiograph for acute lower respiratory infections

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Swingler GH, Zwarenstein M

Swingler GH, Zwarenstein M

OBJECTIVES: To assess the effects of chest radiography on clinical outcome in acute lower respiratory infections.

OBJECTIVES: To assess the effects of chest radiography on clinical outcome in acute lower respiratory infections.

Cochrane Systematic Review: Delayed antibiotics for respiratory infections

Cochrane Systematic Review: Delayed antibiotics for respiratory infections

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Spurling GK, Del Mar CB, Dooley L, Foxlee R, Farley R.

Spurling GK, Del Mar CB, Dooley L, Foxlee R, Farley R.

Objectives: To evaluate the use of delayed antibiotics compared to immediate or no antibiotics as a prescribing strategy for ARTIs. We evaluated clinical outcomes including duration and severity measures for pain, malaise, fever, cough and rhinorrhoea in sore throat, otitis media, bronchitis (cough) and the common cold. We also evaluated the outcomes of antibiotic use, patient satisfaction, antibiotic resistance and re-consultation rates and use of alternative therapies.

Objectives: To evaluate the use of delayed antibiotics compared to immediate or no antibiotics as a prescribing strategy for ARTIs. We evaluated clinical outcomes including duration and severity measures for pain, malaise, fever, cough and rhinorrhoea in sore throat, otitis media, bronchitis (cough) and the common cold. We also evaluated the outcomes of antibiotic use, patient satisfaction, antibiotic resistance and re-consultation rates and use of alternative therapies.

Cochrane Systematic Review: Oxygen therapy for lower respiratory tract infections in children between 3 months and 15 years of age

Cochrane Systematic Review: Oxygen therapy for lower respiratory tract infections in children between 3 months and 15 years of age

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Rojas MX, Granados Rugeles C, Charry-Anzola LP.

Rojas MX, Granados Rugeles C, Charry-Anzola LP.

Objectives: To determine in the treatment of LRTIs: the effectiveness of oxygen therapy and oxygen delivery methods; the safety of these methods; and indications for oxygen therapy.

Objectives: To determine in the treatment of LRTIs: the effectiveness of oxygen therapy and oxygen delivery methods; the safety of these methods; and indications for oxygen therapy.

Cochrane Systematic Review: Pelargonium sidoides extract for treating acute respiratory tract infections

Cochrane Systematic Review: Pelargonium sidoides extract for treating acute respiratory tract infections

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Timmer A, Gnther J, Motschall E, Rcker G, Antes G, Kern WV.

Timmer A, Gnther J, Motschall E, Rcker G, Antes G, Kern WV.

Objectives: To assess the efficacy and safety of P. sidoides for the treatment of ARIs in children and adults.

Objectives: To assess the efficacy and safety of P. sidoides for the treatment of ARIs in children and adults.

Cochrane Systematic Review: Probiotics for preventing acute upper respiratory tract infections

Cochrane Systematic Review: Probiotics for preventing acute upper respiratory tract infections

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Hao Q, Lu Z, Dong BR, Huang CQ, Wu T.

Hao Q, Lu Z, Dong BR, Huang CQ, Wu T.

Objectives: To assess the effectiveness and safety of probiotics for preventing acute URTIs.

Objectives: To assess the effectiveness and safety of probiotics for preventing acute URTIs.

Cochrane Systematic Review: Procalcitonin to initiate or discontinue antibiotics in acute respiratory tract infections

Cochrane Systematic Review: Procalcitonin to initiate or discontinue antibiotics in acute respiratory tract infections

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Schuetz P, Mller B, Christ-Crain M, Stolz D, Tamm M, Bouadma L, Luyt CE, Wolff M, Chastre J, Tubach F, Kristoffersen KB, Burkhardt O, Welte T, Schroeder S, N...

Schuetz P, Mller B, Christ-Crain M, Stolz D, Tamm M, Bouadma L, Luyt CE, Wolf...

Objectives: The aim of this systematic review based on individual patient data was to assess the safety and efficacy of using procalcitonin for starting or stopping antibiotics over a large range of patients with varying severity of ARIs and from different clinical settings.

Objectives: The aim of this systematic review based on individual patient data was to assess the safety and efficacy of using procalcitonin for starting or stopping antibiotics over a large range of patients with varying severity of ARIs and from different clinical settings.

Cochrane Systematic Review: Rapid viral diagnosis for acute febrile respiratory illness in children in the Emergency Department

Cochrane Systematic Review: Rapid viral diagnosis for acute febrile respiratory illness in children in the Emergency Department

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Doan Q, Enarson P, Kissoon N, Klassen TP, Johnson DW.

Doan Q, Enarson P, Kissoon N, Klassen TP, Johnson DW.

Objectives: To determine the effect of rapid viral testing in the ED on the rate of precautionary testing, antibiotic use, and length of ED visit.

Objectives: To determine the effect of rapid viral testing in the ED on the rate of precautionary testing, antibiotic use, and length of ED visit.

Cochrane Systematic Review: Saline nasal irrigation for acute upper respiratory tract infections

Cochrane Systematic Review: Saline nasal irrigation for acute upper respiratory tract infections

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Kassel JC, King D, Spurling GK.

Kassel JC, King D, Spurling GK.

Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of saline nasal irrigation in treating the symptoms of acute URTIs.

Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of saline nasal irrigation in treating the symptoms of acute URTIs.

Cochrane Systematic Review: Inhaled steroids for episodic viral wheeze of childhood

Cochrane Systematic Review: Inhaled steroids for episodic viral wheeze of childhood

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McKean M, Ducharme F.

McKean M, Ducharme F.

Objectives: The objective of this review was to identify whether corticosteroid treatment, given episodically or daily, is beneficial to children with viral episodic wheeze.

Objectives: The objective of this review was to identify whether corticosteroid treatment, given episodically or daily, is beneficial to children with viral episodic wheeze.

Cochrane Systematic Review: Home versus hospital intravenous antibiotic therapy for cystic fibrosis

Cochrane Systematic Review: Home versus hospital intravenous antibiotic therapy for cystic fibrosis

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Balaguer A, Gonzlez de Dios J

Balaguer A, Gonzlez de Dios J

OBJECTIVES: To determine whether home intravenous antibiotic therapy in cystic fibrosis is as effective as inpatient intravenous antibiotic therapy and if it is preferred by individuals or families or both.

OBJECTIVES: To determine whether home intravenous antibiotic therapy in cystic fibrosis is as effective as inpatient intravenous antibiotic therapy and if it is preferred by individuals or families or both.

Cochrane Systematic Review: Oral anti-pseudomonal antibiotics for cystic fibrosis

Cochrane Systematic Review: Oral anti-pseudomonal antibiotics for cystic fibrosis

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Remmington T, Jahnke N, Harkensee C

Remmington T, Jahnke N, Harkensee C

OBJECTIVES: To determine the benefit or harm of oral anti-pseudomonal antibiotic therapy for people with CF, colonised with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, in the:1. treatment of a pulmonary exacerbation; and 2. long-term treatment of chronic infection.

OBJECTIVES: To determine the benefit or harm of oral anti-pseudomonal antibiotic therapy for people with CF, colonised with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, in the:1. treatment of a pulmonary exacerbation; and 2. long-term treatment of chronic infection.

Cochrane Systematic Review: Inhaled antibiotics for pulmonary exacerbations in cystic fibrosis

Cochrane Systematic Review: Inhaled antibiotics for pulmonary exacerbations in cystic fibrosis

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Ryan G, Jahnke N, Remmington T

Ryan G, Jahnke N, Remmington T

OBJECTIVES: To determine if treatment of pulmonary exacerbations with inhaled antibiotics in people with cystic fibrosis improves their quality of life, reduces time off school or work and improves their long-term survival.

OBJECTIVES: To determine if treatment of pulmonary exacerbations with inhaled antibiotics in people with cystic fibrosis improves their quality of life, reduces time off school or work and improves their long-term survival.

Cochrane Systematic Review: Interventions for the eradication of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in people with cystic fibrosis

Cochrane Systematic Review: Interventions for the eradication of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in people with cystic fibrosis

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Lo DK, Hurley MN, Muhlebach MS, Smyth AR

Lo DK, Hurley MN, Muhlebach MS, Smyth AR

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the effectiveness of treatment regimens designed to eradicate MRSA and to determine whether the eradication of MRSA confers better clinical and microbiological outcomes for people with cystic fibrosis.

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the effectiveness of treatment regimens designed to eradicate MRSA and to determine whether the eradication of MRSA confers better clinical and microbiological outcomes for people with cystic fibrosis.

Cochrane Systematic Review: Acetylcysteine and carbocysteine for acute upper and lower respiratory tract infections in paediatric patients without chronic broncho-pulmonary disease

Cochrane Systematic Review: Acetylcysteine and carbocysteine for acute upper and lower respiratory tract infections in paediatric patients without chronic broncho-pulmonary disease

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Chalumeau M, Duijvestijn YC

Chalumeau M, Duijvestijn YC

OBJECTIVES: The objective was to assess the efficacy and safety and to establish a benefit-risk ratio of acetylcysteine and carbocysteine as symptomatic treatments for acute upper and lower RTIs in paediatric patients without chronic broncho-pulmonary disease.

OBJECTIVES: The objective was to assess the efficacy and safety and to establish a benefit-risk ratio of acetylcysteine and carbocysteine as symptomatic treatments for acute upper and lower RTIs in paediatric patients without chronic broncho-pulmonary disease.

Cochrane Systematic Review: Antibiotics for community-acquired lower respiratory tract infections secondary to Mycoplasma pneumoniae in children

Cochrane Systematic Review: Antibiotics for community-acquired lower respiratory tract infections secondary to Mycoplasma pneumoniae in children

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Mulholland S, Gavranich JB, Gillies MB, Chang AB

Mulholland S, Gavranich JB, Gillies MB, Chang AB

OBJECTIVES: To determine whether antibiotics are effective in the treatment of childhood LRTI secondary to M. pneumoniae infections acquired in the community.

OBJECTIVES: To determine whether antibiotics are effective in the treatment of childhood LRTI secondary to M. pneumoniae infections acquired in the community.

Cochrane Systematic Review: Azithromycin for respiratory tract infections

Cochrane Systematic Review: Azithromycin for respiratory tract infections

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Panpanich R, Lerttrakarnnon P, Laopaiboon M

Panpanich R, Lerttrakarnnon P, Laopaiboon M

OBJECTIVES: To compare the effectiveness of azithromycin to amoxycillin or amoxycillin/clavulanic acid (amoxyclav) in the treatment of LRTI, in terms of clinical failure, incidence of adverse events and microbial eradication.

OBJECTIVES: To compare the effectiveness of azithromycin to amoxycillin or amoxycillin/clavulanic acid (amoxyclav) in the treatment of LRTI, in terms of clinical failure, incidence of adverse events and microbial eradication.

Cochrane Systematic Review: Chest radiograph for acute lower respiratory infections

Cochrane Systematic Review: Chest radiograph for acute lower respiratory infections

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Swingler GH, Zwarenstein M

Swingler GH, Zwarenstein M

OBJECTIVES: To assess the effects of chest radiography on clinical outcome in acute lower respiratory infections.

OBJECTIVES: To assess the effects of chest radiography on clinical outcome in acute lower respiratory infections.

Cochrane Systematic Review: Delayed antibiotics for respiratory infections

Cochrane Systematic Review: Delayed antibiotics for respiratory infections

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Spurling GK, Del Mar CB, Dooley L, Foxlee R, Farley R.

Spurling GK, Del Mar CB, Dooley L, Foxlee R, Farley R.

Objectives: To evaluate the use of delayed antibiotics compared to immediate or no antibiotics as a prescribing strategy for ARTIs. We evaluated clinical outcomes including duration and severity measures for pain, malaise, fever, cough and rhinorrhoea in sore throat, otitis media, bronchitis (cough) and the common cold. We also evaluated the outcomes of antibiotic use, patient satisfaction, antibiotic resistance and re-consultation rates and use of alternative therapies.

Objectives: To evaluate the use of delayed antibiotics compared to immediate or no antibiotics as a prescribing strategy for ARTIs. We evaluated clinical outcomes including duration and severity measures for pain, malaise, fever, cough and rhinorrhoea in sore throat, otitis media, bronchitis (cough) and the common cold. We also evaluated the outcomes of antibiotic use, patient satisfaction, antibiotic resistance and re-consultation rates and use of alternative therapies.

Cochrane Systematic Review: Oxygen therapy for lower respiratory tract infections in children between 3 months and 15 years of age

Cochrane Systematic Review: Oxygen therapy for lower respiratory tract infections in children between 3 months and 15 years of age

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Rojas MX, Granados Rugeles C, Charry-Anzola LP.

Rojas MX, Granados Rugeles C, Charry-Anzola LP.

Objectives: To determine in the treatment of LRTIs: the effectiveness of oxygen therapy and oxygen delivery methods; the safety of these methods; and indications for oxygen therapy.

Objectives: To determine in the treatment of LRTIs: the effectiveness of oxygen therapy and oxygen delivery methods; the safety of these methods; and indications for oxygen therapy.

Cochrane Systematic Review: Pelargonium sidoides extract for treating acute respiratory tract infections

Cochrane Systematic Review: Pelargonium sidoides extract for treating acute respiratory tract infections

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Timmer A, Gnther J, Motschall E, Rcker G, Antes G, Kern WV.

Timmer A, Gnther J, Motschall E, Rcker G, Antes G, Kern WV.

Objectives: To assess the efficacy and safety of P. sidoides for the treatment of ARIs in children and adults.

Objectives: To assess the efficacy and safety of P. sidoides for the treatment of ARIs in children and adults.

Cochrane Systematic Review: Probiotics for preventing acute upper respiratory tract infections

Cochrane Systematic Review: Probiotics for preventing acute upper respiratory tract infections

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Hao Q, Lu Z, Dong BR, Huang CQ, Wu T.

Hao Q, Lu Z, Dong BR, Huang CQ, Wu T.

Objectives: To assess the effectiveness and safety of probiotics for preventing acute URTIs.

Objectives: To assess the effectiveness and safety of probiotics for preventing acute URTIs.

Cochrane Systematic Review: Procalcitonin to initiate or discontinue antibiotics in acute respiratory tract infections

Cochrane Systematic Review: Procalcitonin to initiate or discontinue antibiotics in acute respiratory tract infections

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Schuetz P, Mller B, Christ-Crain M, Stolz D, Tamm M, Bouadma L, Luyt CE, Wolff M, Chastre J, Tubach F, Kristoffersen KB, Burkhardt O, Welte T, Schroeder S, N...

Schuetz P, Mller B, Christ-Crain M, Stolz D, Tamm M, Bouadma L, Luyt CE, Wolf...

Objectives: The aim of this systematic review based on individual patient data was to assess the safety and efficacy of using procalcitonin for starting or stopping antibiotics over a large range of patients with varying severity of ARIs and from different clinical settings.

Objectives: The aim of this systematic review based on individual patient data was to assess the safety and efficacy of using procalcitonin for starting or stopping antibiotics over a large range of patients with varying severity of ARIs and from different clinical settings.

Cochrane Systematic Review: Rapid viral diagnosis for acute febrile respiratory illness in children in the Emergency Department

Cochrane Systematic Review: Rapid viral diagnosis for acute febrile respiratory illness in children in the Emergency Department

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Doan Q, Enarson P, Kissoon N, Klassen TP, Johnson DW.

Doan Q, Enarson P, Kissoon N, Klassen TP, Johnson DW.

Objectives: To determine the effect of rapid viral testing in the ED on the rate of precautionary testing, antibiotic use, and length of ED visit.

Objectives: To determine the effect of rapid viral testing in the ED on the rate of precautionary testing, antibiotic use, and length of ED visit.

Cochrane Systematic Review: Saline nasal irrigation for acute upper respiratory tract infections

Cochrane Systematic Review: Saline nasal irrigation for acute upper respiratory tract infections

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Kassel JC, King D, Spurling GK.

Kassel JC, King D, Spurling GK.

Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of saline nasal irrigation in treating the symptoms of acute URTIs.

Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of saline nasal irrigation in treating the symptoms of acute URTIs.

Cochrane Systematic Review: Inhaled steroids for episodic viral wheeze of childhood

Cochrane Systematic Review: Inhaled steroids for episodic viral wheeze of childhood

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McKean M, Ducharme F.

McKean M, Ducharme F.

Objectives: The objective of this review was to identify whether corticosteroid treatment, given episodically or daily, is beneficial to children with viral episodic wheeze.

Objectives: The objective of this review was to identify whether corticosteroid treatment, given episodically or daily, is beneficial to children with viral episodic wheeze.

Cochrane Systematic Review: Home versus hospital intravenous antibiotic therapy for cystic fibrosis

Cochrane Systematic Review: Home versus hospital intravenous antibiotic therapy for cystic fibrosis

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Balaguer A, Gonzlez de Dios J

Balaguer A, Gonzlez de Dios J

OBJECTIVES: To determine whether home intravenous antibiotic therapy in cystic fibrosis is as effective as inpatient intravenous antibiotic therapy and if it is preferred by individuals or families or both.

OBJECTIVES: To determine whether home intravenous antibiotic therapy in cystic fibrosis is as effective as inpatient intravenous antibiotic therapy and if it is preferred by individuals or families or both.

Cochrane Systematic Review: Oral anti-pseudomonal antibiotics for cystic fibrosis

Cochrane Systematic Review: Oral anti-pseudomonal antibiotics for cystic fibrosis

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Remmington T, Jahnke N, Harkensee C

Remmington T, Jahnke N, Harkensee C

OBJECTIVES: To determine the benefit or harm of oral anti-pseudomonal antibiotic therapy for people with CF, colonised with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, in the:1. treatment of a pulmonary exacerbation; and 2. long-term treatment of chronic infection.

OBJECTIVES: To determine the benefit or harm of oral anti-pseudomonal antibiotic therapy for people with CF, colonised with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, in the:1. treatment of a pulmonary exacerbation; and 2. long-term treatment of chronic infection.

Cochrane Systematic Review: Inhaled antibiotics for pulmonary exacerbations in cystic fibrosis

Cochrane Systematic Review: Inhaled antibiotics for pulmonary exacerbations in cystic fibrosis

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Ryan G, Jahnke N, Remmington T

Ryan G, Jahnke N, Remmington T

OBJECTIVES: To determine if treatment of pulmonary exacerbations with inhaled antibiotics in people with cystic fibrosis improves their quality of life, reduces time off school or work and improves their long-term survival.

OBJECTIVES: To determine if treatment of pulmonary exacerbations with inhaled antibiotics in people with cystic fibrosis improves their quality of life, reduces time off school or work and improves their long-term survival.

Cochrane Systematic Review: Interventions for the eradication of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in people with cystic fibrosis

Cochrane Systematic Review: Interventions for the eradication of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in people with cystic fibrosis

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Lo DK, Hurley MN, Muhlebach MS, Smyth AR

Lo DK, Hurley MN, Muhlebach MS, Smyth AR

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the effectiveness of treatment regimens designed to eradicate MRSA and to determine whether the eradication of MRSA confers better clinical and microbiological outcomes for people with cystic fibrosis.

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the effectiveness of treatment regimens designed to eradicate MRSA and to determine whether the eradication of MRSA confers better clinical and microbiological outcomes for people with cystic fibrosis.