Cefiderocol Versus Best Available Therapy in the Treatment of Critically Ill Patients with Severe Infections Due to Resistant Gram-Negative Bacteria: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Carlos Risco-Risco,
César Henriquez-Camacho,
Marta Herrera-Rueda
et al.
Abstract:Background: This study aims to assess the effectiveness and safety of cefiderocol in treating severe infections caused by multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria (MDR-GNB) in critically ill patients, particularly those in intensive care units (ICUs). Methods: A meta-analysis of studies, including randomized clinical trials and observational studies in adult patients, was performed. Studies with at least 50% of critically ill patients were included. Studies with small sample size or without comparison groups… Show more
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