This study aimed to analyse the performance of UK general practices with respect to antibiotic prescribing for respiratory tract infections (RTIs) among young and middle-aged adults. Setting Data are ...
A randomized controlled superiority trial in France found that use of a rapid point-of-care test that can help clinicians determine who might benefit from antibiotics did not reduce antibiotic ...
The misuse of antibiotics in primary care is a major contributor to antibiotic resistance. Upper respiratory tract infections (URTI) are common presentations seen in general ... a stratified random ...
According to Davidson, between 30% to 50% of all antibiotics prescribed for respiratory tract infections are inappropriate. “Overprescribing puts patients at increased risk for side effects and ...
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) published guidelines on prescribing antibiotics in acute sinusitis (October 2017)1 and acute sore throat (January 2018).2 The guidelines ...
However, their value in the management of uncomplicated skin infections is not yet clearly defined. This literature review discusses various topical antibiotic treatment options for uncomplicated ...
Antibiotic resistance has become a widespread problem in the United States - and worldwide - as a growing number of infections become resistant to the drugs that have been used to treat them. The list ...
Viral or bacterial infections can occur in the middle of the ear. These often cause pain, inflammation, and fluid buildup. Treatment typically involves antibiotics. Ear infections are the most ...