Principles of Appropriate Antibiotic Use for Treatment of Nonspecific Upper Respiratory Tract Infections in Adults: Background.

Autor: Gonzales, Ralph, Barlett, John G., Besser, Richard E., Hickner, John M., Hoffman, Jerome R., Sande, Merle A.
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Zdroj: Annals of Internal Medicine; 03/20/2001, Vol. 134 Issue 6, p490-494, 5p, 1 Chart
Abstrakt: Discusses the evidence-based recommendations of appropriate antibiotic use for treatment of nonspecific upper respiratory tract infections in adults. Viral source of infection; Non-enhancement of illness resolution and is not recommended; Purulent secretions from the nares or throat predict neither bacterial infection nor benefit from antibiotic treatment.
Databáze: Complementary Index