Is it better to take antibiotics for 3 days or 5 days? Understanding optimal duration
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The traditional advice to "finish the course" of antibiotics is being challenged by decades of research. Evidence increasingly shows that for many common infections, a shorter course is just as effective as a longer one, and can even be better. This has significant implications for how we use antibiotics, and whether a 3-day or 5-day regimen is most appropriate.
