• Aust Prescr · Feb 2019

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    Optimal antimicrobial duration for common bacterial infections.

    • Heather L Wilson, Kathryn Daveson, and Christopher B Del Mar.
    • Canberra Hospital and Health Services, ACT Health.
    • Aust Prescr. 2019 Feb 1; 42 (1): 5-9.

    Most Antibiotic Use In Australia Arises From Prescriptions In The CommunityThe Risk Of Antibiotic Related Adverse Events Including Resistance Increases With Longer Treatment CoursesWhen Antibiotics Are Indicated For Treatment Short Courses Are As Effective As Standard Ones For Most Common InfectionsTherapeutic Guidelines Antibiotic Is A Key Reference For Antimicrobial Prescribing In AustraliaGeneral Practitioners Play A Key Role In Reducing Antibiotic Use

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