Antibiotic Prescribing for Uncomplicated Acute Bronchitis Is Highest in Younger Adults
Reducing inappropriate antibiotic prescribing is currently a global health priority. Current guidelines recommend against antibiotic treatment for acute uncomplicated bronchitis. We studied antibiotic prescribing patterns for uncomplicated acute bronchitis and identified predictors of inappropriate...
Main Authors: | Larissa Grigoryan, Roger Zoorob, Jesal Shah, Haijun Wang, Monisha Arya, Barbara W. Trautner |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-10-01
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Series: | Antibiotics |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/6/4/22 |
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