Disproportionate reduction in respiratory vs. non-respiratory outpatient clinic visits and antibiotic use in children during the COVID-19 pandemic

Disproportionate reduction in respiratory vs. non-respiratory outpatient clinic visits and antibiotic use in children during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic led to improved hygiene and reduced social encounters. Near elimination of the activity of respiratory syncytial virus and influenza viruses were observed, worldwide. Therefore, we assessed the rates of pediatric outpatient clinic visits and medications pres...

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Main Authors: Noga Givon-Lavi, Dana Danino, Bart Adriaan van der Beek, Amir Sharf, David Greenberg, Shalom Ben-Shimol
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-05-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
COVID-19
Pediatric outpatient clinic visits
Antibiotic use
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-022-03315-0

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-022-03315-0

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