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Optimizing Antimicrobial Therapy in Sepsis and Septic Shock
Critical Care Clinics, 11/06/09

Kumar A – This article reviews principles in the rational use of antibiotics in sepsis and septic shock and presents evidence–based recommendations for optimal antibiotic therapy. The duration of antibiotic therapy typically is limited to 7 to 10 days; longer duration is considered if response is slow, if there is inadequate surgical source control, or in the case of immunologic deficiencies. Antimicrobial therapy should be stopped if infection is not considered the etiologic factor for a shock state.

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Immune control of HIV-1 infection after therapy interruption: immediate versus deferred antiretroviral therapy
BMC Infectious Diseases, 10/20/09 Relevance Score: 67%

Empirical Antimicrobial Therapy for Bloodstream Infection Due to Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus: No Better than a Coin Toss
Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, 10/14/09 Relevance Score: 67%

Quadruple therapy with ecabet sodium, omeprazole, amoxicillin and metronidazole is effective for eradication of Helicobacter pylori after failure of first-line therapy
Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, 11/04/09 Relevance Score: 66%

Topical Antimicrobial Therapy for Treating Chronic Wounds
Clinical Infectious Diseases, 10/29/09 Relevance Score: 66%

Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Bacteria Isolated from Urine Samples Obtained from Nursing Home Residents
Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, 10/08/09 Relevance Score: 66%