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Children with severe pneumonia can leave hospital sooner after switching to oral antibiotics, trial shows

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City St George's, University of London
Children with severe pneumonia can leave hospital sooner after switching to oral antibiotics, trial shows
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A major international clinical trial published in The Lancet suggests that children hospitalized with severe pneumonia can safely transition to oral antibiotics sooner than previously recommended. This change could reduce hospital stays and lower the risk of antibiotic-resistant infections.

by City St George's, University of London

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