Challenges of Empirical Antibiotic Therapy for Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Children

Conclusions Effective and timely treatment is required for CAP and empirical antibiotics are evidence-based and appropriate in most settings. However, better diagnostics and education to target treatment may help to prevent antibiotic resistance. Ensuring the secure financing of clean food and water, sanitation, and public health infrastructure are also required to reduce the burden of disease in children in developing countries.
Source: Current Therapeutic Research - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research