Question · asked by 1 review

Topical antimicrobial agent vs an alternative topical antimicrobial agent: Resolution of infection

It is very uncertain whether one topical antimicrobial agent changes resolution of infection Up to 24 weeks' compared with an alternative topical antimicrobial agent (very low certainty).

What each review found

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FindingEffectStudiesGRADE certainty
One topical antimicrobial agent vs an alternative topical antimicrobial agent
Resolution of infection Up to 24 weeks' · Foot ulcers in people with diabetes
It is very uncertain whether one topical antimicrobial agent changes resolution of infection Up to 24 weeks' compared with an alternative topical antimicrobial agent (very low certainty).
Topical antimicrobial agents for treating foot ulcers in people with diabetes (2017) · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
RR 1.45 [0.97, 2.17]1 study · 37 participantsVery low

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The reviews

ReviewSearched up toIncluded studiesAMSTAR 2
Topical antimicrobial agents for treating foot ulcers in people with diabetes
2017 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
Not reportedlist not extracted yetNot assessed

Studies behind the findings

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