Comparison of Short-Course (5 Days) and Standard (10 Days) Treatment for Uncomplicated Cellulitis
Matthew J. Hepburn;David P. Dooley;Peter J. Skidmore;Michael W. Ellis;William F. Starnes;William C. Hasewinkle;
archives of internal medicine2004Vol. 164pp. 1669-1674
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Abstract
Background Cellulitis is a condition routinely encountered in the primary care setting. No previous study has compared a short (5 days) vs standard (10 days) course of therapy of the same antibiotic in patients with uncomplicated cellulitis. Methods We performed a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to determine if 5 days...