Bloodstream infections (bacteremia) are serious—over 500K cases/year in the U.S. alone. The BALANCE trial challenges a key treatment norm: Do we need 14 days of antibiotics, or is 7 days enough? Let’s dive in. 🔬💉
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Antibiotic Treatment for 7 versus 14 Days in Patients with Bloodstream Infections | NEJM
Bloodstream infections are associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. Early,
appropriate antibiotic therapy is important, but the duration of treatment is uncertain.
In a multicenter, non...