Leading reasons for antibiotic prescriptions in pediatric respiratory infections: influence of fever in a primary care setting

• Main Authors: Marina Picca (Author), Romeo Carrozzo (Author), Gregorio Paolo Milani (Author), Antonio Corsello (Author), Marina Macchi (Author), Roberto Buzzetti (Author), Paola Marchisio (Author), Chiara Mameli (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Antibiotic overuse in children is a significant public health concern, as it can lead to the emergence and spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Although respiratory infections account for most antibiotic prescriptions in children, many of these infections are viral and do not...