Data are presented as n (%).
OR= odds ratio, IC= confidence interval, CV=cardiovascular, ITT=Intention to treat, PP=Per protocol.
ΒΆ OR is estimated by considering the control group as the reference group and adjusting for the Charlson comorbidity index. .
Table 3. Biomarker levels in the control group (conventional treatment) and in the intervention group (duration of antibiotic treatment based on IDSA / ATS)