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Antibiotic prescribing for adults in ambulatory care in the USA, 2007–09
Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy · 2013 · Vol. 69(1) · pp. 234–240
Daniel J. Shapiro✉(University of California, San Francisco)Lauri A. Hicks(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)Andrew T. Pavia(University of Utah)Adam L. Hersh(University of Utah)
Abstract
Broad-spectrum agents constitute the majority of antibiotics in ambulatory care. More than 25% of prescriptions are for conditions for which antibiotics are rarely indicated. Antibiotic stewardship interventions targeting respiratory and non-respiratory conditions are needed in ambulatory care.
Antibiotic Use and ResistanceAntimicrobial Resistance in StaphylococcusPneumonia and Respiratory InfectionsAntibioticsAmbulatoryMedicineBroad spectrumIntensive care medicineAntibacterial agentMedical prescriptionPediatricsInternal medicinePharmacology
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AdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAmbulatory CareAnti-Bacterial AgentsDrug UtilizationFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedDrug PrescriptionsUnited StatesYoung Adult
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- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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