Prognostic factors and clinical outcome in acute lower respiratory tract infections: a prospective study in general practice.

BACKGROUND: Unrealistic expectations about illness duration are likely to result in reconsultations and associated unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions. An evidence-based account of clinical outcomes in patients with lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) may help avoid unnecessary antibiotic pre...

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Main Authors: Hopstaken, R, Coenen, S, Butler, C, Nelemans, P, Muris, J, Rinkens, P, Kester, A, Dinant, G
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2006