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Which term is used to describe antibiotic treatment that is begun before the results of the organism culture have been returned?

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Empirical antibiotic therapy was based on the experience of the physician. They believe that giving a broad-spectrum antibiotic by a clinical educated guess in the absence of the results of the organism culture can minimize risk, complications and morbidity of a patient.

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