Table 2
Random effects meta-analysis of efficacy of topical antibiotics versus placebo in improving late (6–10 days) clinical remission.
| Study or sub-category | Treatment n/N | Control n/N | RR (random) 95% CI | Weight % | RR (random) 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gigliotti 1984 | 31/34 | 23/32 |  | 13.26 | 1.27 (1.00 to 1.61) |
| Rietveld 2005 | 45/73 | 53/90 | 12.28 | 1.05 (0.82 to 1.21) | |
| Rose 2005 | 140/163 | 128/163 | 74.46 | 1.09 (0.99 to 1.21) | |
| Total (95% CI) | 270 | 285 | 100.00 | 1.11 (1.01 to 1.21) | |
| Total events: 216 (treatment), 204 (control) | |||||
| Test for heterogeneity:χ2 = 1.49, degrees of freedom = 2 (P = 0.47), l2 = 0% | |||||
| Test for overall effect: Z = 2.31 (P = 0.02) | |||||
n = number of subjects in remission. N = number of subjects tested. RR = relative risk.