Point‐of‐care c‐reactive protein testing to reduce antibiotic prescribing for respiratory tract infections in primary care: Systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomised controlled trials

C-reactive protein (CRP) point-of-care testing (POCT) is increasingly being promoted to reduce diagnostic uncertainty and enhance antibiotic stewardship. In primary care, respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are the most common reason for inappropriate antibiotic prescribing, which is a major driver...

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Main Authors: Martínez‐González, NA, Keizer, E, Plate, A, Coenen, S, Valeri, F, Verbakel, JYJ, Rosemann, T, Neuner‐Jehle, S, Senn, O
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: MDPI 2020