Antibiotic prescribing for upper respiratory-tract infections in primary care
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https://doi.org/10.33321/cdi.2003.27.19Keywords:
antibiotic resistance, upper respiratory tract infection, antibiotic prescribing, primary careAbstract
The use and overuse of antibiotics in humans is a major contributor to the selection of antibiotic resistance organisms. Recent evidence has shown that primary care prescribing selects for resistances of clinical importance. The National Prescribing Service runs both educational and audit activities. The latter provide some insight into general practice attitudes toward antibiotic prescribing. Commun Dis Intell 2003;27 Suppl:S39-S41.
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Britt H, Miller GC, Knox S, Charles J, Valenti L et al. General practice activity in Australia 2000-01. AIHW Cat. No. GEP 8. Canberra: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (General Practice Series No. 8).
National Prescribing Service. Antibiotics in primary care. Prescribing Practice Review May 2002;18:2-3.
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