Leading reasons for antibiotic prescriptions in pediatric respiratory infections: influence of fever in a primary care setting
Abstract Background Antibiotic overuse in children is a significant public health concern, as it can lead to the emergence and spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Although respiratory infections account for most antibiotic prescriptions in children, many of these infections are viral and do not...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-09-01
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| Series: | Italian Journal of Pediatrics |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13052-023-01533-5 |