Shorter vs longer antibiotics for severe skin infections
Part of Infections, Skin clinical trials.
This study compares a shorter course (about 7 days) of antibiotics to a longer course (about 14 days) for people who had surgery for a severe skin and muscle infection. The goal is to see if a shorter treatment works just as well.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You came to the emergency department with signs of a serious skin infection (redness, swelling, pain, or gas under the skin)
- You had a fever or high white blood cell count when you arrived
- You had surgery to remove infected tissue
- You are not pregnant and not currently in prison
- You do not have bacteria in your blood at the time of admission and can give consent yourself
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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