Fluoroquinolones compared with [beta]-lactam antibiotics for the treatment of acute bacterial sinusitis: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Authors :: Karageorgopoulos, Drosos E.
Giannopoulou, Konstantina P.
Grammatikos, Alexandros P.
Dimopoulos, George
Falagas, Matthew E.
Source :: CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal. March 25, 2008, Vol. 178 Issue 7, p845, 10 p.
Publication Year :: 2008
Abstract: ABSTRACT Background: The presumed superiority of newer fluoroquinolones for the treatment of acute bacterial sinusitis is based on laboratory data but has not yet been established on clinical grounds. Methods: [...]

Subjects :: Sinusitis -- Care and treatment
Sinusitis -- Research
Quinolone antibacterial agents -- Dosage and administration
Quinolone antibacterial agents -- Research
Quinolones -- Dosage and administration
Quinolones -- Research
Beta lactam antibiotics -- Dosage and administration
Beta lactam antibiotics -- Research

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