Original paper

Levofloxacin versus azithromycin for treating legionella pneumonia: a propensity score analysis

Volume: 23, Issue: 9, Pages: 653 - 658
Published: Sep 1, 2017
Abstract
ObjectivesConcerns have arisen regarding the equivalence of levofloxacin and some macrolides for treating community-acquired legionella pneumonia (LP). We aimed to compare the outcomes of current patients with LP treated with levofloxacin, azithromycin and clarithromycin.MethodsObservational retrospective multicentre study of consecutive patients with LP requiring hospitalization (2000–2014) conducted in two hospitals. The primary outcome...
Paper Details
Title
Levofloxacin versus azithromycin for treating legionella pneumonia: a propensity score analysis
Published Date
Sep 1, 2017
Volume
23
Issue
9
Pages
653 - 658
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