CRP-guided protocol reduces treatment time in acute bacterial infections
Written By : Jacinthlyn Sylvia
Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2023-05-22 05:30 GMT | Update On 2023-05-22 07:29 GMT
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A new study published in BMC Infectious Diseases suggests that when compared to conventional protocols of treatment, the adoption of CRP-guided protocols shortens the overall time needed for antibiotic therapy in hospitalized patients with acute bacterial infections.
An inflammatory protein called C-reactive protein (CRP) is utilized in clinical practice to recognise and keep track of inflammatory and infectious diseases. Recent research indicates that CRP may help critical care patients decide whether to stop taking their antibiotics. In order to compare the advantages and disadvantages of CRP-guided regimens for antibiotic therapy in hospitalized patients to routine care, Raphael Figuiredo Dias and colleagues performed this meta-analysis.
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