Assessing the use of antibiotics and the burden of varicella in Belgium using a retrospective GP database analysis

Assessing the use of antibiotics and the burden of varicella in Belgium using a retrospective GP database analysis

Abstract Background Varicella is a highly contagious infection that typically occurs in childhood. While most cases have a generally benign outcome, infection results in a considerable healthcare burden and serious complications may occur. Objectives The objective of this study was to characterize t...

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Main Authors: Jessica Vandenhaute, Elyonore Tsakeu, Pierre Chevalier, Manjiri Pawaskar, Goran Benčina, Jan Vertriest
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-11-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Antibiotics
Varicella
Complications
Primary care
Burden of varicella
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-021-06848-4

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