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Funnel plot of standard error plotted against study's effect
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Figure 1

Funnel plot of standard error plotted against study's effect

Comparison 1 All‐cause mortality, Outcome 1 drug vs. placebo/no intervention.
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Analysis 1.1

Comparison 1 All‐cause mortality, Outcome 1 drug vs. placebo/no intervention.

Comparison 1 All‐cause mortality, Outcome 2 quinolone vs. TMP‐SMZ.
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Analysis 1.2

Comparison 1 All‐cause mortality, Outcome 2 quinolone vs. TMP‐SMZ.

Comparison 1 All‐cause mortality, Outcome 3 quinolone+other vs. quinolone.
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Analysis 1.3

Comparison 1 All‐cause mortality, Outcome 3 quinolone+other vs. quinolone.

Comparison 1 All‐cause mortality, Outcome 4 TMP‐SMZ vs. other.
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Analysis 1.4

Comparison 1 All‐cause mortality, Outcome 4 TMP‐SMZ vs. other.

Comparison 1 All‐cause mortality, Outcome 5 non‐absorbable vs. systemic.
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Analysis 1.5

Comparison 1 All‐cause mortality, Outcome 5 non‐absorbable vs. systemic.

Comparison 1 All‐cause mortality, Outcome 6 systemic + non‐absorbable vs systemic.
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Analysis 1.6

Comparison 1 All‐cause mortality, Outcome 6 systemic + non‐absorbable vs systemic.

Comparison 2 Infection related mortality, Outcome 1 drug vs. placebo/no intervention.
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Analysis 2.1

Comparison 2 Infection related mortality, Outcome 1 drug vs. placebo/no intervention.

Comparison 2 Infection related mortality, Outcome 2 quinolone vs. TMP‐SMZ.
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Analysis 2.2

Comparison 2 Infection related mortality, Outcome 2 quinolone vs. TMP‐SMZ.

Comparison 2 Infection related mortality, Outcome 3 quinolone+other vs. quinolone.
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Analysis 2.3

Comparison 2 Infection related mortality, Outcome 3 quinolone+other vs. quinolone.

Comparison 2 Infection related mortality, Outcome 4 TMP‐SMZ vs. other.
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Analysis 2.4

Comparison 2 Infection related mortality, Outcome 4 TMP‐SMZ vs. other.

Comparison 2 Infection related mortality, Outcome 5 non‐absorbable vs. systemic.
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Analysis 2.5

Comparison 2 Infection related mortality, Outcome 5 non‐absorbable vs. systemic.

Comparison 2 Infection related mortality, Outcome 6 systemic + non‐absorbable vs systemic.
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Analysis 2.6

Comparison 2 Infection related mortality, Outcome 6 systemic + non‐absorbable vs systemic.

Comparison 3 Febrile patients and febrile episodes, Outcome 1 drug vs. placebo/ no intervention.
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Analysis 3.1

Comparison 3 Febrile patients and febrile episodes, Outcome 1 drug vs. placebo/ no intervention.

Comparison 3 Febrile patients and febrile episodes, Outcome 2 quinolone vs. TMP‐SMZ.
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Analysis 3.2

Comparison 3 Febrile patients and febrile episodes, Outcome 2 quinolone vs. TMP‐SMZ.

Comparison 3 Febrile patients and febrile episodes, Outcome 3 quinolone+other vs. quinolone.
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Analysis 3.3

Comparison 3 Febrile patients and febrile episodes, Outcome 3 quinolone+other vs. quinolone.

Comparison 3 Febrile patients and febrile episodes, Outcome 4 TMP‐SMZ vs. other.
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Analysis 3.4

Comparison 3 Febrile patients and febrile episodes, Outcome 4 TMP‐SMZ vs. other.

Comparison 3 Febrile patients and febrile episodes, Outcome 5 non‐absorbable vs. systemic.
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Analysis 3.5

Comparison 3 Febrile patients and febrile episodes, Outcome 5 non‐absorbable vs. systemic.

Comparison 3 Febrile patients and febrile episodes, Outcome 6 systemic + non‐absorbable vs systemic.
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Analysis 3.6

Comparison 3 Febrile patients and febrile episodes, Outcome 6 systemic + non‐absorbable vs systemic.

Comparison 4 Clinically documented infection, Outcome 1 drug vs. placebo/ no intervention.
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Analysis 4.1

Comparison 4 Clinically documented infection, Outcome 1 drug vs. placebo/ no intervention.

Comparison 4 Clinically documented infection, Outcome 2 quinolone vs. TMP‐SMZ.
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Analysis 4.2

Comparison 4 Clinically documented infection, Outcome 2 quinolone vs. TMP‐SMZ.

Comparison 4 Clinically documented infection, Outcome 3 quinolone+other vs. quinolone.
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Analysis 4.3

Comparison 4 Clinically documented infection, Outcome 3 quinolone+other vs. quinolone.

Comparison 4 Clinically documented infection, Outcome 4 TMP‐SMZ vs. other.
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Analysis 4.4

Comparison 4 Clinically documented infection, Outcome 4 TMP‐SMZ vs. other.

Comparison 4 Clinically documented infection, Outcome 5 non‐absorbable vs. systemic.
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Analysis 4.5

Comparison 4 Clinically documented infection, Outcome 5 non‐absorbable vs. systemic.

Comparison 4 Clinically documented infection, Outcome 6 systemic + non‐absorbable vs systemic.
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Analysis 4.6

Comparison 4 Clinically documented infection, Outcome 6 systemic + non‐absorbable vs systemic.

Comparison 5 Microbiologically documented infection, Outcome 1 drug vs. placebo/ no intervention.
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Analysis 5.1

Comparison 5 Microbiologically documented infection, Outcome 1 drug vs. placebo/ no intervention.

Comparison 5 Microbiologically documented infection, Outcome 2 quinolone vs. TMP‐SMZ.
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Analysis 5.2

Comparison 5 Microbiologically documented infection, Outcome 2 quinolone vs. TMP‐SMZ.

Comparison 5 Microbiologically documented infection, Outcome 3 quinolone+other vs. quinolone.
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Analysis 5.3

Comparison 5 Microbiologically documented infection, Outcome 3 quinolone+other vs. quinolone.

Comparison 5 Microbiologically documented infection, Outcome 4 TMP‐SMZ vs. other.
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Analysis 5.4

Comparison 5 Microbiologically documented infection, Outcome 4 TMP‐SMZ vs. other.

Comparison 5 Microbiologically documented infection, Outcome 5 non‐absorbable vs. systemic.
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Analysis 5.5

Comparison 5 Microbiologically documented infection, Outcome 5 non‐absorbable vs. systemic.

Comparison 5 Microbiologically documented infection, Outcome 6 systemic + non‐absorbable vs systemic.
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Analysis 5.6

Comparison 5 Microbiologically documented infection, Outcome 6 systemic + non‐absorbable vs systemic.

Comparison 6 Gram‐negative infection, Outcome 1 drug vs. placebo/ no intervention.
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Analysis 6.1

Comparison 6 Gram‐negative infection, Outcome 1 drug vs. placebo/ no intervention.

Comparison 6 Gram‐negative infection, Outcome 2 quinolone vs. TMP‐SMZ.
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Analysis 6.2

Comparison 6 Gram‐negative infection, Outcome 2 quinolone vs. TMP‐SMZ.

Comparison 6 Gram‐negative infection, Outcome 3 quinolone+other vs. quinolone.
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Analysis 6.3

Comparison 6 Gram‐negative infection, Outcome 3 quinolone+other vs. quinolone.

Comparison 6 Gram‐negative infection, Outcome 4 TMP‐SMZ vs. other.
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Analysis 6.4

Comparison 6 Gram‐negative infection, Outcome 4 TMP‐SMZ vs. other.

Comparison 6 Gram‐negative infection, Outcome 5 non‐absorbable vs. systemic.
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Analysis 6.5

Comparison 6 Gram‐negative infection, Outcome 5 non‐absorbable vs. systemic.

Comparison 6 Gram‐negative infection, Outcome 6 systemic + non‐absorbable vs systemic.
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Analysis 6.6

Comparison 6 Gram‐negative infection, Outcome 6 systemic + non‐absorbable vs systemic.

Comparison 7 Gram‐positive infection, Outcome 1 drug vs. placebo/ no intervention.
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Analysis 7.1

Comparison 7 Gram‐positive infection, Outcome 1 drug vs. placebo/ no intervention.

Comparison 7 Gram‐positive infection, Outcome 2 quinolone vs. TMP‐SMZ.
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Analysis 7.2

Comparison 7 Gram‐positive infection, Outcome 2 quinolone vs. TMP‐SMZ.

Comparison 7 Gram‐positive infection, Outcome 3 quinolone+other vs. quinolone.
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Analysis 7.3

Comparison 7 Gram‐positive infection, Outcome 3 quinolone+other vs. quinolone.

Comparison 7 Gram‐positive infection, Outcome 4 TMP‐SMZ vs. other.
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Analysis 7.4

Comparison 7 Gram‐positive infection, Outcome 4 TMP‐SMZ vs. other.

Comparison 7 Gram‐positive infection, Outcome 5 non‐absorbable vs. systemic.
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Analysis 7.5

Comparison 7 Gram‐positive infection, Outcome 5 non‐absorbable vs. systemic.

Comparison 7 Gram‐positive infection, Outcome 6 systemic + non‐absorbable vs systemic.
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Analysis 7.6

Comparison 7 Gram‐positive infection, Outcome 6 systemic + non‐absorbable vs systemic.

Comparison 8 Bacteremia, Outcome 1 drug vs. placebo/ no intervention.
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Analysis 8.1

Comparison 8 Bacteremia, Outcome 1 drug vs. placebo/ no intervention.

Comparison 8 Bacteremia, Outcome 2 quinolone vs. TMP‐SMZ.
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Analysis 8.2

Comparison 8 Bacteremia, Outcome 2 quinolone vs. TMP‐SMZ.

Comparison 8 Bacteremia, Outcome 3 quinolone+other vs. quinolone.
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Analysis 8.3

Comparison 8 Bacteremia, Outcome 3 quinolone+other vs. quinolone.

Comparison 8 Bacteremia, Outcome 4 TMP‐SMZ vs. other.
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Analysis 8.4

Comparison 8 Bacteremia, Outcome 4 TMP‐SMZ vs. other.

Comparison 8 Bacteremia, Outcome 5 non‐absorbable vs. systemic.
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Analysis 8.5

Comparison 8 Bacteremia, Outcome 5 non‐absorbable vs. systemic.

Comparison 8 Bacteremia, Outcome 6 systemic + non‐absorbable vs systemic.
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Analysis 8.6

Comparison 8 Bacteremia, Outcome 6 systemic + non‐absorbable vs systemic.

Comparison 9 Gram‐negative bacteremia, Outcome 1 drug vs. placebo/ no intervention.
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Analysis 9.1

Comparison 9 Gram‐negative bacteremia, Outcome 1 drug vs. placebo/ no intervention.

Comparison 9 Gram‐negative bacteremia, Outcome 2 quinolone vs. TMP‐SMZ.
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Analysis 9.2

Comparison 9 Gram‐negative bacteremia, Outcome 2 quinolone vs. TMP‐SMZ.

Comparison 9 Gram‐negative bacteremia, Outcome 3 quinolone+other vs. quinolone.
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Analysis 9.3

Comparison 9 Gram‐negative bacteremia, Outcome 3 quinolone+other vs. quinolone.

Comparison 9 Gram‐negative bacteremia, Outcome 4 TMP‐SMZ vs. other.
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Analysis 9.4

Comparison 9 Gram‐negative bacteremia, Outcome 4 TMP‐SMZ vs. other.

Comparison 9 Gram‐negative bacteremia, Outcome 5 non‐absorbable vs. systemic.
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Analysis 9.5

Comparison 9 Gram‐negative bacteremia, Outcome 5 non‐absorbable vs. systemic.

Comparison 9 Gram‐negative bacteremia, Outcome 6 systemic + non‐absorbable vs systemic.
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Analysis 9.6

Comparison 9 Gram‐negative bacteremia, Outcome 6 systemic + non‐absorbable vs systemic.

Comparison 10 Gram‐positive bacteremia, Outcome 1 drug vs. placebo/ no intervention.
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Analysis 10.1

Comparison 10 Gram‐positive bacteremia, Outcome 1 drug vs. placebo/ no intervention.

Comparison 10 Gram‐positive bacteremia, Outcome 2 quinolone vs. TMP‐SMZ.
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Analysis 10.2

Comparison 10 Gram‐positive bacteremia, Outcome 2 quinolone vs. TMP‐SMZ.

Comparison 10 Gram‐positive bacteremia, Outcome 3 quinolone+other vs. quinolone.
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Analysis 10.3

Comparison 10 Gram‐positive bacteremia, Outcome 3 quinolone+other vs. quinolone.

Comparison 10 Gram‐positive bacteremia, Outcome 4 TMP‐SMZ vs. other.
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Analysis 10.4

Comparison 10 Gram‐positive bacteremia, Outcome 4 TMP‐SMZ vs. other.

Comparison 10 Gram‐positive bacteremia, Outcome 5 non‐absorbable vs. systemic.
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Analysis 10.5

Comparison 10 Gram‐positive bacteremia, Outcome 5 non‐absorbable vs. systemic.

Comparison 10 Gram‐positive bacteremia, Outcome 6 systemic + non‐absorbable vs systemic.
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Analysis 10.6

Comparison 10 Gram‐positive bacteremia, Outcome 6 systemic + non‐absorbable vs systemic.

Comparison 11 Side effects, Outcome 1 drug vs. placebo/ no intervention.
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Analysis 11.1

Comparison 11 Side effects, Outcome 1 drug vs. placebo/ no intervention.

Comparison 11 Side effects, Outcome 2 quinolone vs. TMP‐SMZ.
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Analysis 11.2

Comparison 11 Side effects, Outcome 2 quinolone vs. TMP‐SMZ.

Comparison 11 Side effects, Outcome 3 quinolone+other vs. quinolone.
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Analysis 11.3

Comparison 11 Side effects, Outcome 3 quinolone+other vs. quinolone.

Comparison 11 Side effects, Outcome 4 TMP‐SMZ vs. other.
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Analysis 11.4

Comparison 11 Side effects, Outcome 4 TMP‐SMZ vs. other.

Comparison 11 Side effects, Outcome 5 non‐absorbable vs. systemic.
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Analysis 11.5

Comparison 11 Side effects, Outcome 5 non‐absorbable vs. systemic.

Comparison 11 Side effects, Outcome 6 systemic + non‐absorbable vs systemic.
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Analysis 11.6

Comparison 11 Side effects, Outcome 6 systemic + non‐absorbable vs systemic.

Comparison 12 Side effects requiring discontinuation, Outcome 1 drug vs. placebo/no intervention.
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Analysis 12.1

Comparison 12 Side effects requiring discontinuation, Outcome 1 drug vs. placebo/no intervention.

Comparison 12 Side effects requiring discontinuation, Outcome 2 quinolone vs. TMP‐SMZ.
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Analysis 12.2

Comparison 12 Side effects requiring discontinuation, Outcome 2 quinolone vs. TMP‐SMZ.

Comparison 12 Side effects requiring discontinuation, Outcome 3 quinolone+other vs. quinolone.
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Analysis 12.3

Comparison 12 Side effects requiring discontinuation, Outcome 3 quinolone+other vs. quinolone.

Comparison 12 Side effects requiring discontinuation, Outcome 4 TMP‐SMZ vs. other.
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Analysis 12.4

Comparison 12 Side effects requiring discontinuation, Outcome 4 TMP‐SMZ vs. other.

Comparison 12 Side effects requiring discontinuation, Outcome 5 non‐absorbable vs. systemic.
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Analysis 12.5

Comparison 12 Side effects requiring discontinuation, Outcome 5 non‐absorbable vs. systemic.

Comparison 12 Side effects requiring discontinuation, Outcome 6 systemic + non‐absorbable vs systemic.
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Analysis 12.6

Comparison 12 Side effects requiring discontinuation, Outcome 6 systemic + non‐absorbable vs systemic.

Comparison 13 Fungal infection, Outcome 1 drug vs. placebo/ no intervention.
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Analysis 13.1

Comparison 13 Fungal infection, Outcome 1 drug vs. placebo/ no intervention.

Comparison 13 Fungal infection, Outcome 2 quinolone vs. TMP‐SMZ.
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Analysis 13.2

Comparison 13 Fungal infection, Outcome 2 quinolone vs. TMP‐SMZ.

Comparison 13 Fungal infection, Outcome 3 quinolone+other vs. quinolone.
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Analysis 13.3

Comparison 13 Fungal infection, Outcome 3 quinolone+other vs. quinolone.

Comparison 13 Fungal infection, Outcome 4 TMP‐SMZ vs. other.
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Analysis 13.4

Comparison 13 Fungal infection, Outcome 4 TMP‐SMZ vs. other.

Comparison 13 Fungal infection, Outcome 5 non‐absorbable vs. systemic.
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Analysis 13.5

Comparison 13 Fungal infection, Outcome 5 non‐absorbable vs. systemic.

Comparison 13 Fungal infection, Outcome 6 systemic + non‐absorbable vs systemic.
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Analysis 13.6

Comparison 13 Fungal infection, Outcome 6 systemic + non‐absorbable vs systemic.

Comparison 14 Infection resistant to drug taken, Outcome 1 drug vs. placebo/ no intervention.
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Analysis 14.1

Comparison 14 Infection resistant to drug taken, Outcome 1 drug vs. placebo/ no intervention.

Comparison 14 Infection resistant to drug taken, Outcome 2 quinolone vs. TMP‐SMZ.
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Analysis 14.2

Comparison 14 Infection resistant to drug taken, Outcome 2 quinolone vs. TMP‐SMZ.

Comparison 14 Infection resistant to drug taken, Outcome 3 ciprofloxacin vs. norfloxacin.
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Analysis 14.3

Comparison 14 Infection resistant to drug taken, Outcome 3 ciprofloxacin vs. norfloxacin.

Comparison 14 Infection resistant to drug taken, Outcome 4 norfloxacin vs. pefloxacin.
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Analysis 14.4

Comparison 14 Infection resistant to drug taken, Outcome 4 norfloxacin vs. pefloxacin.

Comparison 14 Infection resistant to drug taken, Outcome 5 quinolone+other vs. quinolone.
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Analysis 14.5

Comparison 14 Infection resistant to drug taken, Outcome 5 quinolone+other vs. quinolone.

Comparison 14 Infection resistant to drug taken, Outcome 6 non‐absorbable vs. systemic.
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Analysis 14.6

Comparison 14 Infection resistant to drug taken, Outcome 6 non‐absorbable vs. systemic.

Comparison 14 Infection resistant to drug taken, Outcome 7 TMP‐SMZ vs. other.
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Analysis 14.7

Comparison 14 Infection resistant to drug taken, Outcome 7 TMP‐SMZ vs. other.

Comparison 15 Sensitivity Analyses by randomisation generation, Outcome 1 Mortality.
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Analysis 15.1

Comparison 15 Sensitivity Analyses by randomisation generation, Outcome 1 Mortality.

Comparison 15 Sensitivity Analyses by randomisation generation, Outcome 2 Febrile patients.
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Analysis 15.2

Comparison 15 Sensitivity Analyses by randomisation generation, Outcome 2 Febrile patients.

Comparison 15 Sensitivity Analyses by randomisation generation, Outcome 3 Clinically documented infection.
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Analysis 15.3

Comparison 15 Sensitivity Analyses by randomisation generation, Outcome 3 Clinically documented infection.

Comparison 15 Sensitivity Analyses by randomisation generation, Outcome 4 Microbiologically documented infection.
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Analysis 15.4

Comparison 15 Sensitivity Analyses by randomisation generation, Outcome 4 Microbiologically documented infection.

Comparison 16 Sensitivity Analyses by allocation concealment, Outcome 1 Mortality.
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Analysis 16.1

Comparison 16 Sensitivity Analyses by allocation concealment, Outcome 1 Mortality.

Comparison 16 Sensitivity Analyses by allocation concealment, Outcome 2 Febrile patients.
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Analysis 16.2

Comparison 16 Sensitivity Analyses by allocation concealment, Outcome 2 Febrile patients.

Comparison 16 Sensitivity Analyses by allocation concealment, Outcome 3 Clinically documented infection.
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Comparison 16 Sensitivity Analyses by allocation concealment, Outcome 3 Clinically documented infection.

Comparison 16 Sensitivity Analyses by allocation concealment, Outcome 4 Microbiologically documented infection.
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Comparison 16 Sensitivity Analyses by allocation concealment, Outcome 4 Microbiologically documented infection.

Comparison 17 Sensitivity Analyses by blinding, Outcome 1 Mortality.
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Analysis 17.1

Comparison 17 Sensitivity Analyses by blinding, Outcome 1 Mortality.

Comparison 17 Sensitivity Analyses by blinding, Outcome 2 Febrile patients.
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Analysis 17.2

Comparison 17 Sensitivity Analyses by blinding, Outcome 2 Febrile patients.

Comparison 17 Sensitivity Analyses by blinding, Outcome 3 Clinically documented infection.
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Analysis 17.3

Comparison 17 Sensitivity Analyses by blinding, Outcome 3 Clinically documented infection.

Comparison 17 Sensitivity Analyses by blinding, Outcome 4 Microbiologically documented infection.
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Analysis 17.4

Comparison 17 Sensitivity Analyses by blinding, Outcome 4 Microbiologically documented infection.

Table 1. Other studies

Study ID

Intervention 1

Intervention 2

Overall mortality

Inf‐related mortalit

febrile patients

clin.doc.inf

micro.doc.inf

gram neg. inf

gram pos. inf

D'Antonio 1994

ciprofloxacin

ofloxacin

0.77(0.18‐3.33)

0.77(0.18‐3.33)

1.41(0.60‐3.32)

0.9(0.47‐1.71)

0.68(0.12‐3.98)

0.95(0.46‐1.94)

GIMEMA 1991

ciprofloxacin

norfloxacin

0.97(0.64‐1.47)

1.11(0.72‐1.72)

0.89(0.81‐0.99)

0.92(0.62‐1.37)

0.71(0.52‐0.98)

0.46(0.24‐0.88)

0.92(0.59‐1.44)

Maschmeyer 1988

ciprofloxacin

norfloxacin

1.43(0.22‐9.44)

0.46(0.04‐4.74)

0.92(0.64‐1.32)

1.84(0.52‐6.52)

0.51(0.20‐1.30)

0.18(0.01‐3.65)

0.66(0.24‐1.78)

D'Antonio 1991

norfloxacin

ofloxacin

3.08(0.13‐73.23)

3.08(0.13‐73.23)

9.25(0.52‐165.69)

9.25(0.52‐165.69)

11.31(0.65‐197.11)

1.54(0.61‐3.88)

D'Antonio 1992

norfloxacin

pefloxacin

1.03(0.22‐4.92)

1.03(0.07‐16.13)

1.3(1‐1.69)

2.83(0.95‐8.46)

2.06(1.06‐4.00)

7.21(0.91‐57.02)

1.69(0.86‐3.30)

Bender 1979

gentamycin+vancomycin

gentamycin

3.15(0.14‐72.88)

0.95(0.62‐1.47)

0.48(0.14‐1.57)

2.06(1.06‐4.00)

4.44(1.08‐18.25)

0.44(0.1‐2.01)

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Table 1. Other studies
Table 2. Other studies ‐ continued

Study ID

Intervention 1

Intervention 2

Bacteremia

Gram neg bacteremia

Gram pos bacteremia

Side effects

S/E requiring D/C

fungal infection

Inf.res. to quinolon

D'Antonio 1994

ciprofloxacin

ofloxacin

1.03(0.35‐3.04)

0.15(0.01‐2.79)

2.05(0.53‐7.92)

1.32(0.52‐3.37)

0.96(0.50‐1.85)

GIMEMA 1991

ciprofloxacin

norfloxacin

0.77(0.53‐1.13)

0.57(0.23‐1.42)

0.84(0.52‐1.36)

1.58(0.75‐3.33)

1.7(0.75‐3.84)

1.06(0.22‐5.23)

0.37(0.16‐0.87)

Maschmeyer 1988

ciprofloxacin

norfloxacin

0.92(0.21‐4.11)

0.92(0.21‐4.11)

0.46(0.04‐4.74)

0.18(0.01‐3.65)

0.31(0.01‐7.2)

D'Antonio 1991

norfloxacin

ofloxacin

6.17(0.78‐48.68)

5.14(0.26‐103.37)

4.11(0.48‐35.02)

2.06(0.2‐21.68)

3.08(0.13‐73.23)

2.4(1.04‐5.53)

D'Antonio 1992

norfloxacin

pefloxacin

2.47(0.92‐6.64)

4.12(0.47‐35.91)

2.27(0.83‐6.17)

0.69(0.2‐2.32)

2.06(0.19‐22.18)

2.15(1.18‐3.91)

Bender 1979

gentamycin+vancomycin

gentamycin

1.11(0.48‐2.55)

1.48(0.38‐5.74)

0.56(0.05‐5.62)

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Table 2. Other studies ‐ continued
Comparison 1. All‐cause mortality

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 drug vs. placebo/no intervention Show forest plot

41

5211

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.66 [0.55, 0.79]

1.1 quinolone vs. placebo/ no intervention

16

3545

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.55 [0.40, 0.75]

1.2 TMP‐SMZ vs. placebo/ no intervention

14

870

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.71 [0.49, 1.02]

1.3 other systemic vs. placebo/ no intervention

6

525

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.95 [0.63, 1.45]

1.4 non‐absorbable vs. placebo/ no intervention

6

271

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.64 [0.44, 0.94]

2 quinolone vs. TMP‐SMZ Show forest plot

10

917

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.07 [0.66, 1.72]

2.1 ciprofloxacin vs. TMP‐SMZ

3

431

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

2.06 [0.91, 4.69]

2.2 ofloxacin vs. TMP‐SMZ

3

258

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.75 [0.32, 1.77]

2.3 norfloxacin vs. TMP‐SMZ

3

166

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.84 [0.23, 2.99]

2.4 nalidixic acid vs. TMP‐SMZ

1

62

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.52 [0.15, 1.83]

3 quinolone+other vs. quinolone Show forest plot

9

1232

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.23 [0.66, 2.30]

3.1 rifampin

3

274

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.45 [0.25, 8.28]

3.2 vanco

2

183

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.59 [0.28, 9.13]

3.3 penicillins

3

644

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.98 [0.45, 2.15]

3.4 roxi

1

131

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

3.14 [0.34, 29.42]

4 TMP‐SMZ vs. other Show forest plot

2

135

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.24 [0.53, 2.89]

5 non‐absorbable vs. systemic Show forest plot

8

813

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.06 [0.74, 1.50]

6 systemic + non‐absorbable vs systemic Show forest plot

2

83

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.90 [0.34, 2.38]

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Comparison 1. All‐cause mortality
Comparison 2. Infection related mortality

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 drug vs. placebo/no intervention Show forest plot

38

5238

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.59 [0.47, 0.75]

1.1 quinolone vs. placebo/ no intervention

12

3323

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.49 [0.31, 0.77]

1.2 TMP‐SMZ vs. placebo/ no intervention

15

1017

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.60 [0.41, 0.87]

1.3 other systemic vs. placebo/ no intervention

7

683

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.05 [0.42, 2.61]

1.4 non‐absorbable vs. placebo/ no intervention

5

215

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.63 [0.40, 0.98]

2 quinolone vs. TMP‐SMZ Show forest plot

11

1019

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.91 [0.54, 1.54]

2.1 ciprofloxacin vs. TMP‐SMZ

3

431

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

3.32 [0.81, 13.56]

2.2 ofloxacin vs. TMP‐SMZ

4

360

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.67 [0.30, 1.51]

2.3 norfloxacin vs. TMP‐SMZ

3

166

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.84 [0.23, 2.99]

2.4 nalidixic acid vs. TMP‐SMZ

1

62

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.52 [0.15, 1.83]

3 quinolone+other vs. quinolone Show forest plot

9

1232

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.11 [0.63, 1.95]

3.1 rifampin

3

274

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.09 [0.10, 11.58]

3.2 vanco

2

183

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.90 [0.32, 2.58]

3.3 penicillins

3

644

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.15 [0.55, 2.40]

3.4 roxi

1

131

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

2.09 [0.19, 22.53]

4 TMP‐SMZ vs. other Show forest plot

2

135

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.06 [0.40, 2.82]

5 non‐absorbable vs. systemic Show forest plot

11

1005

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

2.48 [1.65, 3.73]

6 systemic + non‐absorbable vs systemic Show forest plot

2

83

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.86 [0.23, 3.24]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 2. Infection related mortality
Comparison 3. Febrile patients and febrile episodes

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 drug vs. placebo/ no intervention Show forest plot

48

6023

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.77 [0.74, 0.81]

1.1 quinolone vs. placebo/ no intervention

21

3699

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.73 [0.68, 0.77]

1.2 TMP‐SMZ vs. placebo/ no intervention

16

1424

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.77 [0.70, 0.84]

1.3 other systemic vs. placebo/ no intervention

8

709

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.91 [0.86, 0.97]

1.4 non‐absorbable vs. placebo/ no intervention

4

191

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.85 [0.68, 1.06]

2 quinolone vs. TMP‐SMZ Show forest plot

10

931

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.95 [0.86, 1.04]

2.1 ciprofloxacin vs. TMP‐SMZ

3

431

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.09 [0.96, 1.23]

2.2 ofloxacin vs. TMP‐SMZ

3

272

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.69 [0.56, 0.85]

2.3 norfloxacin vs. TMP‐SMZ

3

166

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.85 [0.68, 1.06]

2.4 nalidixic acid vs. TMP‐SMZ

1

62

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.32 [0.99, 1.77]

3 quinolone+other vs. quinolone Show forest plot

8

1133

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.05 [0.98, 1.12]

3.1 rifampin

3

274

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.94 [0.84, 1.05]

3.2 penicillins

3

629

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.10 [0.99, 1.21]

3.3 roxi

1

131

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.10 [0.86, 1.39]

3.4 vancomycin

1

99

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.04 [0.94, 1.15]

4 TMP‐SMZ vs. other Show forest plot

2

89

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.80 [0.56, 1.16]

5 non‐absorbable vs. systemic Show forest plot

8

808

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.06 [1.00, 1.13]

6 systemic + non‐absorbable vs systemic Show forest plot

2

103

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.93 [0.72, 1.20]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 3. Febrile patients and febrile episodes
Comparison 4. Clinically documented infection

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 drug vs. placebo/ no intervention Show forest plot

44

5278

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.67 [0.61, 0.73]

1.1 quinolone vs. placebo/ no intervention

17

3409

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.65 [0.57, 0.74]

1.2 TMP‐SMZ vs. placebo/ no intervention

17

1229

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.67 [0.58, 0.76]

1.3 other systemic vs. placebo/ no intervention

5

413

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.42 [0.25, 0.71]

1.4 non‐absorbable vs. placebo/ no intervention

5

227

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.91 [0.74, 1.13]

2 quinolone vs. TMP‐SMZ Show forest plot

10

931

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.33 [1.06, 1.66]

2.1 ciprofloxacin vs. TMP‐SMZ

3

431

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.39 [1.01, 1.92]

2.2 ofloxacin vs. TMP‐SMZ

3

272

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.06 [0.68, 1.66]

2.3 norfloxacin vs. TMP‐SMZ

3

166

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.90 [0.44, 1.83]

2.4 nalidixic acid vs. TMP‐SMZ

1

62

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

2.32 [1.36, 3.94]

3 quinolone+other vs. quinolone Show forest plot

7

1093

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.01 [0.79, 1.30]

3.1 rifampin

3

274

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.10 [0.59, 2.07]

3.2 penicillins

2

589

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.91 [0.62, 1.35]

3.3 roxi

1

131

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.19 [0.83, 1.71]

3.4 vancomycin

1

99

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.21 [0.01, 4.31]

4 TMP‐SMZ vs. other Show forest plot

2

152

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.08 [0.56, 2.07]

5 non‐absorbable vs. systemic Show forest plot

10

862

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.11 [0.95, 1.31]

6 systemic + non‐absorbable vs systemic Show forest plot

1

63

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.54 [0.25, 1.15]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 4. Clinically documented infection
Comparison 5. Microbiologically documented infection

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 drug vs. placebo/ no intervention Show forest plot

48

5948

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.53 [0.48, 0.58]

1.1 quinolone vs. placebo/ no intervention

20

3647

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.52 [0.46, 0.58]

1.2 TMP‐SMZ vs. placebo/ no intervention

17

1400

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.46 [0.38, 0.54]

1.3 other systemic vs. placebo/ no intervention

9

753

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.65 [0.50, 0.86]

1.4 non‐absorbable vs. placebo/ no intervention

3

148

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.98 [0.66, 1.47]

2 quinolone vs. TMP‐SMZ Show forest plot

11

1019

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.72 [0.60, 0.86]

2.1 ciprofloxacin vs. TMP‐SMZ

4

519

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.72 [0.52, 1.00]

2.2 ofloxacin vs. TMP‐SMZ

3

272

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.52 [0.38, 0.71]

2.3 norfloxacin vs. TMP‐SMZ

3

166

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.87 [0.57, 1.34]

2.4 nalidixic acid vs. TMP‐SMZ

1

62

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.21 [0.82, 1.80]

3 quinolone+other vs. quinolone Show forest plot

9

1217

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.90 [0.75, 1.07]

3.1 rifampin

3

274

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.38 [0.19, 0.77]

3.2 penicillins

3

629

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.14 [0.83, 1.55]

3.3 roxi

1

131

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.89 [0.58, 1.38]

3.4 vancomycin

2

183

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.91 [0.73, 1.12]

4 TMP‐SMZ vs. other Show forest plot

3

205

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.18 [0.71, 1.96]

5 non‐absorbable vs. systemic Show forest plot

9

712

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.59 [1.35, 1.86]

6 systemic + non‐absorbable vs systemic Show forest plot

2

103

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.64 [1.01, 2.65]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 5. Microbiologically documented infection
Comparison 6. Gram‐negative infection

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 drug vs. placebo/ no intervention Show forest plot

39

5120

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.38 [0.32, 0.45]

1.1 quinolone vs. placebo/ no intervention

17

3416

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.29 [0.23, 0.37]

1.2 TMP‐SMZ vs. placebo/ no intervention

13

1120

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.37 [0.26, 0.51]

1.3 other systemic vs. placebo/ no intervention

5

409

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.30 [0.65, 2.60]

1.4 non‐absorbable vs. placebo/ no intervention

4

175

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.84 [0.58, 1.22]

2 quinolone vs. TMP‐SMZ Show forest plot

9

915

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.21 [0.13, 0.36]

2.1 ciprofloxacin vs. TMP‐SMZ

4

519

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.11 [0.03, 0.43]

2.2 ofloxacin vs. TMP‐SMZ

2

230

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.13 [0.05, 0.35]

2.3 norfloxacin vs. TMP‐SMZ

3

166

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.45 [0.22, 0.93]

3 quinolone+other vs. quinolone Show forest plot

7

597

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.40 [0.80, 2.45]

3.1 rifampin

3

274

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.96 [0.29, 3.14]

3.2 penicillins

2

93

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

5.11 [0.62, 42.03]

3.3 roxi

1

131

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

4.19 [0.92, 18.98]

3.4 vancomycin

1

99

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.77 [0.34, 1.76]

4 TMP‐SMZ vs. other Show forest plot

3

205

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.23 [0.41, 3.70]

5 non‐absorbable vs. systemic Show forest plot

11

950

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

2.15 [1.54, 3.00]

6 systemic + non‐absorbable vs systemic Show forest plot

2

103

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

2.90 [1.05, 8.02]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 6. Gram‐negative infection
Comparison 7. Gram‐positive infection

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 drug vs. placebo/ no intervention Show forest plot

40

5096

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.44 [0.38, 0.51]

1.1 quinolone vs. placebo/ no intervention

17

3413

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.38 [0.31, 0.46]

1.2 TMP‐SMZ vs. placebo/ no intervention

12

1009

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.36 [0.26, 0.52]

1.3 other systemic vs. placebo/ no intervention

6

459

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.51 [0.35, 0.74]

1.4 non‐absorbable vs. placebo/ no intervention

5

215

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.76 [1.04, 2.98]

2 quinolone vs. TMP‐SMZ Show forest plot

9

915

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.00 [0.74, 1.34]

2.1 ciprofloxacin vs. TMP‐SMZ

4

519

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.96 [0.65, 1.42]

2.2 ofloxacin vs. TMP‐SMZ

2

230

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.65 [0.37, 1.17]

2.3 norfloxacin vs. TMP‐SMZ

3

166

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

2.09 [0.94, 4.63]

3 quinolone+other vs. quinolone Show forest plot

7

597

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.49 [0.37, 0.64]

3.1 rifampin

3

274

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.13 [0.05, 0.35]

3.2 penicillins

2

93

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.43 [0.21, 0.89]

3.3 roxi

1

131

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.52 [0.28, 0.99]

3.4 vancomycin

1

99

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.93 [0.69, 1.27]

4 TMP‐SMZ vs. other Show forest plot

3

205

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.04 [0.53, 2.03]

5 non‐absorbable vs. systemic Show forest plot

10

800

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.67 [1.33, 2.08]

6 systemic + non‐absorbable vs systemic Show forest plot

2

103

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.05 [0.49, 2.25]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 7. Gram‐positive infection
Comparison 8. Bacteremia

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 drug vs. placebo/ no intervention Show forest plot

48

5947

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.52 [0.47, 0.59]

1.1 quinolone vs. placebo/ no intervention

18

3518

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.58 [0.50, 0.68]

1.2 TMP‐SMZ vs. placebo/ no intervention

18

1511

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.42 [0.34, 0.52]

1.3 other systemic vs. placebo/ no intervention

8

703

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.52 [0.38, 0.72]

1.4 non‐absorbable vs. placebo/ no intervention

5

215

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.64 [0.43, 0.96]

2 quinolone vs. TMP‐SMZ Show forest plot

10

931

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.82 [0.63, 1.06]

2.1 ciprofloxacin vs. TMP‐SMZ

3

431

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.14 [0.67, 1.94]

2.2 ofloxacin vs. TMP‐SMZ

3

272

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.41 [0.27, 0.62]

2.3 norfloxacin vs. TMP‐SMZ

3

166

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.42 [0.82, 2.45]

2.4 Nalidixic acid vs. TMP‐SMZ

1

62

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.37 [0.61, 3.07]

3 quinolone+other vs. quinolone Show forest plot

8

681

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.72 [0.57, 0.92]

3.1 rifampin

3

274

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.31 [0.15, 0.66]

3.2 penicillins

2

93

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.80 [0.33, 1.94]

3.3 roxi

1

131

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.11 [0.64, 1.91]

3.4 vancomycin

2

183

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.80 [0.61, 1.07]

4 TMP‐SMZ vs. other Show forest plot

3

205

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.47 [0.80, 2.69]

5 non‐absorbable vs. systemic Show forest plot

10

716

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.50 [1.18, 1.91]

6 systemic + non‐absorbable vs systemic Show forest plot

2

106

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.42 [0.38, 5.24]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 8. Bacteremia
Comparison 9. Gram‐negative bacteremia

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 drug vs. placebo/ no intervention Show forest plot

36

4920

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.44 [0.35, 0.54]

1.1 quinolone vs. placebo/ no intervention

12

2949

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.35 [0.25, 0.49]

1.2 TMP‐SMZ vs. placebo/ no intervention

15

1161

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.46 [0.33, 0.65]

1.3 other systemic vs. placebo/ no intervention

7

662

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.73 [0.38, 1.43]

1.4 non‐absorbable vs. placebo/ no intervention

3

148

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.60 [0.28, 1.29]

2 quinolone vs. TMP‐SMZ Show forest plot

10

931

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.35 [0.21, 0.59]

2.1 ciprofloxacin vs. TMP‐SMZ

3

431

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.14 [0.03, 0.76]

2.2 ofloxacin vs. TMP‐SMZ

3

272

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.13 [0.04, 0.39]

2.3 norfloxacin vs. TMP‐SMZ

3

166

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.58 [0.26, 1.32]

2.4 Nalidixic acid vs. TMP‐SMZ

1

62

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

10.86 [0.61, 193.50]

3 quinolone+other vs. quinolone Show forest plot

8

681

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.37 [0.79, 2.38]

3.1 rifampin

3

274

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.96 [0.29, 3.14]

3.2 penicillins

2

93

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

5.11 [0.62, 42.03]

3.3 roxi

1

131

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

8.38 [1.08, 65.08]

3.4 vancomycin

2

183

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.72 [0.33, 1.58]

4 TMP‐SMZ vs. other Show forest plot

3

205

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

3.80 [0.66, 21.74]

5 non‐absorbable vs. systemic Show forest plot

10

842

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

2.70 [1.63, 4.49]

6 systemic + non‐absorbable vs systemic Show forest plot

2

106

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.91 [0.14, 5.83]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 9. Gram‐negative bacteremia
Comparison 10. Gram‐positive bacteremia

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 drug vs. placebo/ no intervention Show forest plot

35

4857

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.65 [0.55, 0.78]

1.1 quinolone vs. placebo/ no intervention

12

2949

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.77 [0.63, 0.96]

1.2 TMP‐SMZ vs. placebo/ no intervention

14

1098

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.38 [0.24, 0.60]

1.3 other systemic vs. placebo/ no intervention

7

662

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.58 [0.38, 0.89]

1.4 non‐absorbable vs. placebo/ no intervention

3

148

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.12 [0.33, 3.79]

2 quinolone vs. TMP‐SMZ Show forest plot

10

931

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.17 [0.86, 1.60]

2.1 ciprofloxacin vs. TMP‐SMZ

3

431

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.66 [0.94, 2.93]

2.2 ofloxacin vs. TMP‐SMZ

3

272

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.62 [0.39, 0.99]

2.3 norfloxacin vs. TMP‐SMZ

3

166

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

4.19 [1.47, 11.95]

2.4 Nalidixic acid vs. TMP‐SMZ

1

62

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.76 [0.28, 2.06]

3 quinolone+other vs. quinolone Show forest plot

8

681

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.61 [0.45, 0.83]

3.1 rifampin

3

274

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.27 [0.11, 0.72]

3.2 penicillins

2

93

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.72 [0.31, 1.67]

3.3 roxi

1

131

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.62 [0.31, 1.24]

3.4 vancomycin

2

183

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.75 [0.51, 1.11]

4 TMP‐SMZ vs. other Show forest plot

3

205

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.13 [0.57, 2.24]

5 non‐absorbable vs. systemic Show forest plot

9

692

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.19 [0.92, 1.52]

6 systemic + non‐absorbable vs systemic Show forest plot

2

106

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

2.57 [0.36, 18.46]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 10. Gram‐positive bacteremia
Comparison 11. Side effects

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 drug vs. placebo/ no intervention Show forest plot

34

5063

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.59 [1.37, 1.85]

1.1 quinolone vs. placebo/ no intervention

15

3284

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.53 [1.24, 1.90]

1.2 TMP‐SMZ vs. placebo/ no intervention

13

1240

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.82 [1.39, 2.37]

1.3 other systemic vs. placebo/ no intervention

4

440

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.88 [1.00, 3.52]

1.4 non‐absorbable vs. placebo/ no intervention

2

99

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.94 [0.79, 1.11]

2 quinolone vs. TMP‐SMZ Show forest plot

10

1027

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.74 [0.63, 0.87]

2.1 ciprofloxacin vs. TMP‐SMZ

4

537

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.85 [0.72, 1.01]

2.2 ofloxacin vs. TMP‐SMZ

2

262

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.40 [0.24, 0.67]

2.3 norfloxacin vs. TMP‐SMZ

3

166

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.61 [0.26, 1.43]

2.4 Nalidixic acid vs. TMP‐SMZ

1

62

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.81 [0.15, 4.51]

3 quinolone+other vs. quinolone Show forest plot

6

516

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.94 [1.28, 2.94]

3.1 rifampin

3

243

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.91 [1.22, 2.99]

3.2 penicillins

1

58

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.4 [0.25, 7.77]

3.3 roxi

1

131

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

9.42 [0.52, 171.44]

3.4 vancomycin

1

84

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.95 [0.14, 6.46]

4 TMP‐SMZ vs. other Show forest plot

2

128

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

3.06 [0.68, 13.79]

5 non‐absorbable vs. systemic Show forest plot

10

934

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.23 [1.01, 1.50]

6 systemic + non‐absorbable vs systemic Show forest plot

3

146

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.75 [1.02, 3.00]

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Comparison 11. Side effects
Comparison 12. Side effects requiring discontinuation

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 drug vs. placebo/no intervention Show forest plot

16

1973

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

2.32 [1.39, 3.88]

1.1 quinolone vs. placebo/ no intervention

7

1356

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.52 [0.79, 2.92]

1.2 TMP‐SMZ vs. placebo/ no intervention

5

305

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

3.63 [1.32, 9.98]

1.3 other systemic vs. placebo/ no intervention

2

213

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

6.76 [0.84, 54.20]

1.4 non‐absorbable vs. placebo/ no intervention

2

99

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

3.18 [0.14, 72.75]

2 quinolone vs. TMP‐SMZ Show forest plot

7

850

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.44 [0.30, 0.63]

2.1 ciprofloxacin vs. TMP‐SMZ

3

481

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.56 [0.36, 0.86]

2.2 ofloxacin vs. TMP‐SMZ

2

262

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.22 [0.09, 0.50]

2.3 norfloxacin vs. TMP‐SMZ

2

107

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.55 [0.11, 2.69]

3 quinolone+other vs. quinolone Show forest plot

5

432

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

4.92 [1.61, 15.01]

3.1 rifampin

3

243

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

10.0 [1.32, 75.73]

3.2 penicillins

1

58

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.4 [0.25, 7.77]

3.3 roxi

1

131

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

9.42 [0.52, 171.44]

4 TMP‐SMZ vs. other Show forest plot

1

53

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

5 non‐absorbable vs. systemic Show forest plot

2

132

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.04 [0.00, 0.69]

6 systemic + non‐absorbable vs systemic Show forest plot

1

63

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.25 [0.56, 2.80]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 12. Side effects requiring discontinuation
Comparison 13. Fungal infection

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 drug vs. placebo/ no intervention Show forest plot

38

2682

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.07 [0.83, 1.37]

1.1 quinolone vs. placebo/ no intervention

14

1071

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.83 [0.56, 1.22]

1.2 TMP‐SMZ vs. placebo/ no intervention

15

1007

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.49 [0.98, 2.27]

1.3 other systemic vs. placebo/ no intervention

5

422

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.52 [0.55, 4.17]

1.4 non‐absorbable vs. placebo/ no intervention

4

182

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.73 [0.38, 1.40]

2 quinolone vs. TMP‐SMZ Show forest plot

10

789

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.65 [0.36, 1.16]

2.1 ciprofloxacin vs. TMP‐SMZ

3

289

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.23 [0.39, 3.92]

2.2 ofloxacin vs. TMP‐SMZ

3

272

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.58 [0.25, 1.37]

2.3 norfloxacin vs. TMP‐SMZ

3

166

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.45 [0.12, 1.68]

2.4 Nalidixic acid vs. TMP‐SMZ

1

62

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.24 [0.01, 4.83]

3 quinolone+other vs. quinolone Show forest plot

6

588

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.94 [0.45, 1.95]

3.1 rifampin

3

274

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

6.42 [0.27, 153.69]

3.2 roxi

1

131

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.70 [0.12, 4.04]

3.3 vancomycin

2

183

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.83 [0.35, 1.99]

4 TMP‐SMZ vs. other Show forest plot

2

152

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.46 [0.20, 10.81]

5 non‐absorbable vs. systemic Show forest plot

10

800

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.18 [0.77, 1.81]

6 systemic + non‐absorbable vs systemic Show forest plot

2

103

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.81 [0.22, 3.02]

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Comparison 13. Fungal infection
Comparison 14. Infection resistant to drug taken

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 drug vs. placebo/ no intervention Show forest plot

19

3629

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.47 [1.08, 2.01]

1.1 quinolone vs. placebo/ no intervention

8

2712

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.18 [0.81, 1.70]

1.2 TMP‐SMZ vs. placebo/ no intervention

11

917

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

2.42 [1.35, 4.36]

2 quinolone vs. TMP‐SMZ Show forest plot

6

366

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.45 [0.27, 0.74]

2.1 ciprofloxacin vs. TMP‐SMZ

1

56

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.14 [0.01, 2.64]

2.2 ofloxacin vs. TMP‐SMZ

2

144

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.22 [0.07, 0.76]

2.3 norfloxacin vs. TMP‐SMZ

3

166

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.60 [0.35, 1.06]

3 ciprofloxacin vs. norfloxacin Show forest plot

1

619

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.37 [0.16, 0.87]

4 norfloxacin vs. pefloxacin Show forest plot

1

136

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

2.15 [1.18, 3.91]

5 quinolone+other vs. quinolone Show forest plot

3

221

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.11 [0.01, 1.94]

5.1 rifampin

2

163

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.11 [0.01, 1.94]

5.2 penicillin

1

58

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.0 [0.0, 0.0]

6 non‐absorbable vs. systemic Show forest plot

4

343

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.84 [0.63, 1.12]

7 TMP‐SMZ vs. other Show forest plot

2

152

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

4.74 [1.27, 17.65]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 14. Infection resistant to drug taken
Comparison 15. Sensitivity Analyses by randomisation generation

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Mortality Show forest plot

41

5125

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.66 [0.55, 0.79]

1.1 randomisation A

13

3236

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.66 [0.48, 0.90]

1.2 randomisation B

26

1723

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.62 [0.49, 0.78]

1.3 randomisation C

2

166

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.22 [0.59, 2.55]

2 Febrile patients Show forest plot

45

5787

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.78 [0.74, 0.81]

2.1 randomisation A

13

3350

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.76 [0.71, 0.82]

2.2 randomisation B

30

2274

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.79 [0.75, 0.83]

2.3 randomisation C

2

163

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.76 [0.61, 0.95]

3 Clinically documented infection Show forest plot

43

5228

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.67 [0.61, 0.73]

3.1 randomisation A

11

2955

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.69 [0.58, 0.81]

3.2 randomisation B

30

2110

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.64 [0.58, 0.71]

3.3 randomisation C

2

163

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

1.00 [0.70, 1.41]

4 Microbiologically documented infection Show forest plot

47

5812

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.53 [0.48, 0.58]

4.1 randomisation A

14

3394

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.56 [0.50, 0.64]

4.2 randomisation B

31

2255

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.49 [0.43, 0.56]

4.3 randomisation C

2

163

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.53 [0.38, 0.74]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 15. Sensitivity Analyses by randomisation generation
Comparison 16. Sensitivity Analyses by allocation concealment

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Mortality Show forest plot

41

5125

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.66 [0.55, 0.79]

1.1 allocation A

14

3424

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.72 [0.53, 0.98]

1.2 allocation B

27

1701

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.62 [0.49, 0.78]

2 Febrile patients Show forest plot

46

5837

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.77 [0.74, 0.80]

2.1 allocation A

15

3687

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.79 [0.74, 0.84]

2.2 allocation B

31

2150

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.75 [0.71, 0.79]

3 Clinically documented infection Show forest plot

43

5228

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.67 [0.61, 0.73]

3.1 allocation A

12

3251

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.65 [0.56, 0.76]

3.2 allocation B

31

1977

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.68 [0.61, 0.75]

4 Microbiologically documented infection Show forest plot

47

5812

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.53 [0.48, 0.58]

4.1 allocation A

14

3570

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.55 [0.48, 0.62]

4.2 allocation B

33

2242

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.51 [0.45, 0.58]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 16. Sensitivity Analyses by allocation concealment
Comparison 17. Sensitivity Analyses by blinding

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1 Mortality Show forest plot

41

5125

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.66 [0.55, 0.79]

1.1 Double Blind

17

3484

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.67 [0.48, 0.93]

1.2 Unblinded

24

1641

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.65 [0.52, 0.81]

2 Febrile patients Show forest plot

46

5837

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.77 [0.74, 0.80]

2.1 Double Blind

20

4028

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.79 [0.74, 0.84]

2.2 Unblinded

26

1809

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.74 [0.70, 0.79]

3 Clinically documented infection Show forest plot

43

5228

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.67 [0.61, 0.73]

3.1 Double Blind

18

3511

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.67 [0.59, 0.77]

3.2 Unblinded

25

1717

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.66 [0.59, 0.74]

4 Microbiologically documented infection Show forest plot

47

5856

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.53 [0.48, 0.58]

4.1 Double Blind

19

3877

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.55 [0.49, 0.62]

4.2 Unblinded

29

1979

Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)

0.51 [0.45, 0.58]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 17. Sensitivity Analyses by blinding