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Summary of Randomized Controlled Trials of Oral vs IV-Only Therapy
| Diagnosis | No. of RCTs Demonstrating IV > Oral | No. of RCTs Demonstrating Oral ≥ IV | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osteomyelitis | 0 | 9 (all equal) | [103–111] |
| Bacteremia | 0 | 10 (8 equal, 2 superior cure for oral) | [109, 112–120] |
| Endocarditis | 0 | 3 (2 equal, 1 superior mortality for oral) | [121–123] |
Abbreviations: IV, intravenous; RCT, randomized controlled trial.
