Duration of Antibiotic Therapy for Escherichia coli Bacteremia in Infants Without Cerebrospinal Fluid Evaluation.

Key Points

• The aim is to determine the optimal duration of antibiotic therapy for infants with E. coli bacteremia without CSF evaluation.
• Data were collected from infants diagnosed with E. coli bacteremia.
• Duration of antibiotic therapy was analyzed based on clinical outcomes.
• Comparative analysis of treatment durations (14 vs. 21 days).
• Infants generally required antibiotic therapy for at least 14 days.
• Longer treatment durations (up to 21 days) may be advantageous.
• Data suggest a potential need for tailored therapy duration.