Latvian Primary Care Management of Children with Acute Infections: Antibiotic-Prescribing Habits and Diagnostic Process Prior to Treatment

Latvian Primary Care Management of Children with Acute Infections: Antibiotic-Prescribing Habits and Diagnostic Process Prior to Treatment

<i>Background and Objectives:</i> Primary care physicians frequently prescribe antibiotics for acutely ill children, even though they usually have self-limiting diseases of viral etiology. The aim of this research was to evaluate the routine antibiotic-prescribing habits of primary care...

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Main Authors: Zane Likopa, Anda Kivite-Urtane, Jana Pavare
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Medicina
Subjects:
acute infections
children
antibiotic prescription
primary care
diagnostic test
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/57/8/831

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