Comparing Oral Versus Intravenous Antibiotics Administration for Cellulitis Infection: Protocol for a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cellulitis is defined as an infection of the skin that is usually characterized by localized but poorly demarcated areas of erythema, swelling, and pain. Erysipelas is a subtype of cellulitis that is characterized by a more superficial infection, often involving the face. Because gram-positive bacteria are the most common infective agent, beta-lactam antibiotics such as cephalosporins are commonly used. However, guidelines and physician preference vary widely as different antibiotic options and routes of administration exist, in addition to the fact that most cases are treated empirically without microbiological lab guidance. This lack of standardization in evidence, guidelines, and physician practice prompted this systematic review and meta-analysis of both randomized t

SUBMITTER: Yin R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10656654 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature