American journal of surgery
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative Study
Ertapenem or ticarcillin/clavulanate for the treatment of intra-abdominal infections or acute pelvic infections in pediatric patients.
Ertapenem, a group I carbapenem antibiotic, has been shown to be safe and effective in treating adults with complicated intra-abdominal (cIAI) or acute pelvic infection (API). This study evaluated ertapenem for treating these infections in children. ⋯ This study suggests that ertapenem is generally safe and efficacious for treating cIAI or API in pediatric patients.