Intravenous versus oral antibiotics for eradication of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in cystic fibrosis (TORPEDO-CF): a randomised controlled trial
(2020)
Journal Article
Langton Hewer, S. C., Smyth, A. R., Brown, M., Jones, A. P., Hickey, H., Kenna, D., Ashby, D., Thompson, A., & Williamson, P. R. (2020). Intravenous versus oral antibiotics for eradication of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in cystic fibrosis (TORPEDO-CF): a randomised controlled trial. Lancet Respiratory Medicine, 8(10), 975-986. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2213-2600%2820%2930331-3
Background: Chronic pulmonary infection with Pseudomonas aeruginosa is one of the most important causes of mortality and morbidity in cystic fibrosis. If antibiotics are commenced promptly, infection can be eradicated. The aim of the trial was to com... Read More about Intravenous versus oral antibiotics for eradication of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in cystic fibrosis (TORPEDO-CF): a randomised controlled trial.