Extensive antibiotic therapy

What does "Extensive antibiotic therapy" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

Extensive antibiotic therapy refers to a treatment plan where a patient is given a large amount or a wide range of antibiotics over a long period of time. This is usually done to fight off serious or hard-to-treat infections. The antibiotics can be given in different forms such as pills, injections, or even intravenously, which means directly into the bloodstream. This type of therapy is typically used when other treatments have not been successful.

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