Context: Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) affect children all over the world and are
associated with significant morbidity and mortality. RTIs are usually triggered by viruses …

The inappropriate use of antibiotics can increase the likelihood of antibiotic resistance and
adverse events. In the United States, nearly a third of antibiotic prescriptions in outpatient …

Antibiotic resistance is a major cause of treatment failure and leads to increased use of
broad-spectrum agents, which begets further resistance. This vicious cycle is epitomized by …

Background Antibiotics are among the most commonly prescribed medications for children;
however, at least one-third of pediatric antibiotic prescriptions are unnecessary. National …

Antibiotic-resistant infections pose a growing threat to public health. ‍ Antibiotic use,
regardless of whether it is warranted, is a primary factor in the development of resistance. ‍ In …

ABSTRACT The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has promoted the appropriate
use of antibiotics since 1995 when it initiated the National Campaign for Appropriate …

Background Outpatient antibiotic stewardship is needed to reduce inappropriate prescribing
and minimize the development of resistant bacteria. We assessed primary care physicians' …

While the vast majority of Acute Respiratory Infections (ARIs) are viral, between a quarter
and a third of adults presenting with ARIs are given an antibiotic, making antibiotic …

Objectives At least 30% of outpatient antibiotic prescriptions are unnecessary. Outpatient
antibiotic stewardship is needed to improve prescribing and address the threat of antibiotic …

Abstract Background. The updated 2010 Infectious Diseases Society of America guidelines
recommended 3 first-line therapies for uncomplicated cystitis: nitrofurantoin, trimethoprim …