Autor: |
Ariana Saatchi, Manon R. Haverkate, Jennifer N. Reid, Salimah Z. Shariff, Marcus Povitz, David M. Patrick, Michael Silverman, Andrew M. Morris, James McCormack, Fawziah Marra |
Jazyk: |
angličtina |
Rok vydání: |
2023 |
Předmět: |
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Zdroj: |
BMC Pediatrics, Vol 23, Iss 1, Pp 1-9 (2023) |
Druh dokumentu: |
article |
ISSN: |
1471-2431 |
DOI: |
10.1186/s12887-023-04355-w |
Popis: |
Abstract Background Antibiotics remain the primary treatment for community acquired pneumonia (CAP), however rising rates of antimicrobial resistance may jeopardize their future efficacy. With higher rates of disease reported in the youngest populations, effective treatment courses for pediatric pneumonia are of paramount importance. This study is the first to examine the quality of pediatric antibiotic use by agent, dose and duration. Methods A retrospective cohort study included all outpatient/primary care physician visits for pediatric CAP (aged |
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