Antibiotic Prescription Rates for Acute Respiratory Tract Infections in US Ambulatory Settings
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- 19 August 2009
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Medical Association (AMA) in JAMA
- Vol. 302 (7) , 758-766
- https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2009.1163
Abstract
Infections caused by antibiotic-resistant microorganisms are associated with increased morbidity, mortality, and substantial economic burden.1 Antibiotic use creates selective pressure for the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.2-4 During the past decade, a variety of US initiatives have promoted the judicious use of antibiotics,5,6 particularly for acute respiratory tract infection (ARTI), which is a common cause of health care encounters and antibiotic prescriptions, especially in young children. In the late 1990s, antibiotic prescription rates in both children and adults decreased,7-10 but these decreases were initially accompanied by increased prescription of broad-spectrum antibiotics.9-11Keywords
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