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Shorter Is Often Better: Expert Consensus on Antibiotic Duration in Sepsis and Severe Infections in the ICU

By MedXY|Oct 22, 2026

A 2026 expert consensus recommends shorter, individualized antibiotic courses for most severe infections in critically ill patients, with clear exceptions and guidance on biomarkers, source control, and stewardship.

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Individualised Versus Standard 10-Day Antibiotic Therapy in Pediatric Febrile UTI: Insights from the INDI-UTI Trial

By MedXY|Aug 2, 2025

A Danish multicentre trial found individualised, shorter antibiotic regimens for febrile pediatric UTIs reduce overall antibiotic exposure and adverse events, but with a modestly higher recurrence risk compared to standard 10-day treatment.