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- Antibiotics for syphilis diagnosed during pregnancy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Jan-2010
Congenital syphilis is an increasing problem particularly in many developing countries and in the transitional economies of Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. In several countries this increase has been aggravated by HIV/AIDS. While the effective
- Antibiotics for the common cold and acute purulent rhinitis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Jan-2010
It has long been believed that antibiotics have no role in the treatment of common colds yet they are often prescribed in the belief that they may prevent secondary bacterial infections.
- Antibiotics for the prophylaxis of bacterial endocarditis in dentistry
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 27-Jul-2008
Infective endocarditis is a severe infection arising in the lining of the heart with a high mortality rate.
- Antibiotics for trachoma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Feb-2011
Trachoma is the world's leading infectious cause of blindness. In 1997 the World Health Organization (WHO) launched an Alliance for the Global Elimination of Trachoma by the year 2020, based on the 'SAFE' strategy (surgery, antibiotics, facial cleanliness
- Antibiotics for treating chronic osteomyelitis in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-May-2009
Chronic osteomyelitis is generally treated with antibiotics and surgical debridement but can persist intermittently for years with frequent therapeutic failure. Despite advances in both antibiotics and surgical treatment, the long-term recurrence rate rem
- Antibiotics for treating community acquired pneumonia in people with sickle cell disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-May-2012
As a consequence of their condition, people with sickle cell disease are at high risk of developing an acute infection of the pulmonary parenchyma called community-acquired pneumonia. Many different bacteria can cause this infection and antibiotic treatme
- Antibiotics for treating salmonella gut infections
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Nov-2008
Antibiotic treatment of salmonella infections aims to shorten illness and prevent serious complications. There are also concerns about increasing antibiotic drug resistance.
- Antibiotics for treating scrub typhus
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Jun-2010
Scrub typhus is a bacterial disease in regions of Asia and the Pacific. Antibiotics (chloramphenicol, tetracycline, and doxycycline) have been used to treat the disease. Resistance to these antibiotics has been reported.
- Antibiotics for ureaplasma in the vagina in pregnancy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Aug-2011
Preterm birth is a significant perinatal problem contributing to perinatal morbidity and mortality. Heavy vaginal ureaplasma colonisation is suspected of playing a role in preterm birth and preterm rupture of the membranes. Antibiotics are used to treat i
- Antibiotics for whooping cough (pertussis)
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 25-May-2011
Whooping cough is a highly contagious respiratory disease. Infants are at highest risk of severe disease and death. Erythromycin for 14 days is currently recommended for treatment and contact prophylaxis but its benefit is uncertain.
- Antibiotics to reduce post-tonsillectomy morbidity
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Jun-2010
This is an update of a Cochrane Review first published in The Cochrane Library in Issue 2, 2008.
- Antibiotics versus control for toxoplasma retinochoroiditis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Jul-2011
Acute toxoplasma retinochoroiditis causes transient symptoms of ocular discomfort and may lead to permanent visual loss. Antibiotic treatment primarily aims to reduce the risk of permanent visual loss, recurrent retinochoroiditis and the severity and dura
- Antibiotics versus placebo for prevention of postoperative infection after appendicectomy.
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Sep-2008
Appendicitis is the most common cause of acute abdominal pain requiring surgical intervention. The cause of appendicitis is unclear and the mechanism of pathogenesis continues to be debated. Despite improved asepsis and surgical techniques, postoperative
- Antidepressants plus benzodiazepines for major depression
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 31-Oct-2008
Anxiety frequently coexists with depression. Adding benzodiazepines to antidepressants is commonly used to treat people with depression, although there has been no convincing evidence to show that such a combination is more effective than antidepressants
- Antiemetics for reducing vomiting related to acute gastroenteritis in children and adolescents
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Aug-2011
Vomiting is a common manifestation of acute gastroenteritis in children and adolescents. When untreated it can be a hindrance to oral rehydration therapy, which is the cornerstone in the management of acute gastroenteritis. Evidence is needed concerning t
- Antifungal agents for preventing fungal infections in non-neutropenic critically ill patients
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 31-May-2012
Invasive fungal infections, important causes of morbidity and mortality in critically ill patients, may be preventable with the prophylactic administration of antifungal agents.
- Antifungal agents for preventing fungal infections in solid organ transplant recipients
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-May-2009
Invasive fungal infections (IFIs) are important causes of morbidity and mortality in solid organ transplant recipients.
- Antifungal interventions for the primary prevention of cryptococcal disease in adults with HIV
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Nov-2008
Cryptococcal disease is an opportunistic infection that causes significant morbidity and mortality in adults with HIV. Primary prophylaxis with antifungal interventions may decrease cryptococcal disease incidence and associated mortality.
- Antifungal therapies for allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis in people with cystic fibrosis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-May-2012
Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) is an allergic reaction to colonisation of the lungs with the fungus Aspergillus fumigatus and affects around 10% of people with cystic fibrosis. ABPA is associated with an accelerated decline in lung functio
- Antifungal therapy for newborn infants with invasive fungal infection
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-May-2012
A variety of antifungal drugs, drug preparations and drug combinations are available to treat newborn infants with suspected or confirmed invasive fungal infection. There is a need to assess their relative merits.
