Assessing the use of antibiotics in pediatric patients hospitalized for varicella

Assessing the use of antibiotics in pediatric patients hospitalized for varicella

Abstract Background Varicella is considered a mild and self-limiting disease, but, in some cases, it may complicate and require hospitalization. Antibiotics are not the first line therapy but in some cases are prescribed either for the management of varicella-related complications or as a preventive...

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Main Authors: Elena Bozzola, Silvio Marchesani, Andrea Ficari, Carla Brusco, Giulia Spina, Maria Rosaria Marchili, Stefano Guolo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-12-01
Series:Italian Journal of Pediatrics
Subjects:
Varicella
Children
Antibiotic
Cost
Hospitalization
Antimicrobial resistance
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13052-022-01393-5

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13052-022-01393-5

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