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Is there a link between tigecycline abuse and lower survival?

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Is there evidence linking tigecycline abuse to lower survival?

Tigecycline is a broad-spectrum antibiotic reserved for serious infections caused by resistant bacteria. Misuse through abuse means taking it without medical supervision or for non-bacterial purposes. No published studies document a direct statistical link between tigecycline abuse and lower survival rates.



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