Consultations and antibiotic treatment for urinary tract infections in Norwegian primary care 2006–2015, a registry-based study

Consultations and antibiotic treatment for urinary tract infections in Norwegian primary care 2006–2015, a registry-based study

Abstract Background Extensive use of antibiotics and the resulting emergence of antimicrobial resistance is a major health concern globally. In Norway, 82% of antibiotics is prescribed in primary care and one in four prescriptions are issued for the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTI). The a...

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Main Authors: Lars Emil Aga Haugom, Sabine Ruths, Knut Erik Emberland, Knut Eirik Ringheim Eliassen, Guri Rortveit, Knut-Arne Wensaas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-06-01
Series:BMC Family Practice
Subjects:
Urinary tract infections
Cystitis
Pyelonephritis
Antibiotics
Primary care
General practice
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-021-01470-4

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