Ethics of Antibiotic Course Duration: Shorter is Better.

Am J Bioeth · 2026 · PMC7619178 · PMID 41790446

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Finally, such beliefs, although widespread, are not universal, and there is arguably significant scientific uncertainty as well as disagreement among experts regarding optimal antibiotic course durations.

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