Factors associated with antibiotic prescribing for acute bronchitis at a university health center

Factors associated with antibiotic prescribing for acute bronchitis at a university health center

Abstract Background Antibiotics are not indicated for treating acute bronchitis cases, yet up to 70% of adult acute bronchitis medical visits in the USA result in an antibiotic prescription. Reducing unnecessary antibiotic prescribing for acute bronchitis is a key antibiotic stewardship goal set for...

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Main Authors: Valerie J. Morley, Emily P. C. Firgens, Rachel R. Vanderbilt, Yanmengqian Zhou, Michelle Zook, Andrew F. Read, Erina L. MacGeorge
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-02-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Antibiotic stewardship
Antibiotic prescribing
Acute bronchitis
Respiratory tract infections
Student health
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-020-4825-2

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