Trends in broad-spectrum antibiotic prescribing for children with acute otitis media in the United States, 1998-2004

• Autori principali: Gambler Angela S (Autore), Horst Michael A (Autore), Coco Andrew S (Autore)
• Natura: Libro
• Pubblicazione: BMC, 2009-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Soggetti: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Overuse of broad-spectrum antibiotics is associated with antibiotic resistance. Acute otitis media (AOM) is responsible for a large proportion of antibiotics prescribed for US children. Rates of broad-spectrum antibiotic prescribing...