The antibiotic course has had its day

With little evidence that failing to complete a prescribed antibiotic course contributes to antibiotic resistance, it’s time for policy makers, educators, and doctors to drop this message, argue Martin Llewelyn and colleagues.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Llewelyn, M, Fitzpatrick, J, Darwin, E, Tonkin-Crine, S, Gorton, C, Paul, J, Peto, T, Yardley, L, Hopkins, S, Walker, A
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2017
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author Llewelyn, M
Fitzpatrick, J
Darwin, E
Tonkin-Crine, S
Gorton, C
Paul, J
Peto, T
Yardley, L
Hopkins, S
Walker, A
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description With little evidence that failing to complete a prescribed antibiotic course contributes to antibiotic resistance, it’s time for policy makers, educators, and doctors to drop this message, argue Martin Llewelyn and colleagues.
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