Antibiotic Appropriateness on Mondays vs. Fridays: Empiric Treatment of Simple Cystitis in the Emergency Department

Background: The treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs) has contributed to the rise of antibiotic resistance. Antibiotic appropriateness in the outpatient setting is lower than expected. We hypothesized that prescribing practices may vary based on the day of the week. We sought to determine th...

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Main Authors: Kira A. LeBron, Adrienne Bielawski, Patrick Popiel, Setareh Shams, Cara L. Grimes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University Library System, University of Pittsburgh 2024-04-01
Series:International Journal of Medical Students
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Online Access:http://ijms.info/IJMS/article/view/2105