Antibiotic Prescription Patterns Related to Influenza-Like Infection

Antibiotic prescription in the treatment of odontogenic infection by health professionals: A factor to consensus

OBJECTIVE To observe the attitude of dentists and family doctors in prescribing antibiotics for the treatment of dental infections. STUDY DESIGN A poll was performed to determine the differences in the prescription of antibiotics for the treatment of odontogenic infection by dentists and family doctors of the primary care department of the Catalan Health Care Service. RESULTS A hundred poll...

Antibiotic Prescription in Respiratory Infections

The use of antibiotics in viral respiratory infections (common cold, acute rhinosinusitis and acute bronchitis) promotes the emergence and spread of resistant bacteria. Studies have found that antibiotics are prescribed for 50-70% of respiratory tract infections, despite the fact that most of them have a viral etiology. The objective of the study was to determine predictors of antibiotic use in...

antibiotic prescription and bacterial resistance

Reducing inappropriate antibiotic use among children with influenza infection.

QUESTION With the influenza season reaching a peak, I see numerous children in my clinic with fever and influenza-like illnesses. Parents are concerned and at times ask for antibiotic treatment in hopes that the treatment will shorten the duration of illness. What strategies can I use in order to minimize inappropriate prescription of antibiotics during the influenza season? ANSWER Use of ant...

Relationship of influenza virus infection to associated infections in children who present with influenza-like symptoms

BACKGROUND Influenza virus is a major health care burden and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Data on morbidity and complications (pneumonia, otitis media) related to influenza virus infection in primary care settings are limited with reports mainly obtained from hospital settings. We assessed the prevalence of complications from viral/bacterial infections in influenza- p...