Stenotrophomonas maltophilia Infections: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Comparative Efficacy of Available Treatments, with Critical Assessment of Novel Therapeutic Options
Alberto Enrico Maraolo, Federica Licciardi, Ivan Gentile, Annalisa Saracino, Alessandra Belati, Davide Fiore Bavaro
Antibiotics
Abstract
Against SM infections, FQs and, possibly, TDs seem to be reasonable alternative choices to TMP/SMX. Data from clinical trials are urgently needed to better inform therapeutic choices in this setting by also taking into account newer agents.
Concepts
MedicineInternal medicineConfidence intervalMeta-analysisOdds ratioStenotrophomonas maltophiliaTrimethoprimConfounding