Optimal Antimicrobial Duration for Common Bacterial Infections

Overview

Journal Aust Prescr

Date 2019 Feb 16

PMID 30765902

Citations 19

Authors

Heather L Wilson

Kathryn Daveson

Christopher B Del Mar

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Abstract

Most Antibiotic Use In Australia Arises From Prescriptions In The Community:

The Risk Of Antibiotic-related Adverse Events Including Resistance Increases With Longer Treatment Courses:

When Antibiotics Are Indicated For Treatment Short Courses Are As Effective As Standard Ones For Most Common Infections:

Therapeutic Guidelines Antibiotic Is A Key Reference For Antimicrobial Prescribing In Australia:

General Practitioners Play A Key Role In Reducing Antibiotic Use:

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