The use of antibiotics in the treatment of pediatric varicella patients: real-world evidence from the multi-country MARVEL study in Latin America & Europe

• Main Authors: Lara J. Wolfson (Author), Marìa Esther Castillo (Author), Norberto Giglio (Author), Zsófia Mészner (Author), Zsuzsanna Molnár (Author), Mirella Vàzquez (Author), Jacek Wysocki (Author), Alexandra Altland (Author), Barbara J. Kuter (Author), Melissa Stutz (Author), Emmanouil Rampakakis (Author), Craig S. Roberts (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Varicella is a highly contagious childhood disease. Generally benign, serious complications necessitating antibiotic use may occur. The objective of this study was to characterize the rate, appropriateness and patterns of real-world antibiotic prescribing for management of varice...