Procalcitonin-guided antibiotic use versus a standard approach for acute respiratory tract infections in primary care: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial and baseline characteristics of participating general practitioners [ISRCTN73182671]

Procalcitonin-guided antibiotic use versus a standard approach for acute respiratory tract infections in primary care: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial and baseline characteristics of participating general practitioners [ISRCTN73182671]

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Acute respiratory tract infections (ARTI) are among the most frequent reasons for consultations in primary care. Although predominantly viral in origin, ARTI often lead to the prescription of antibiotics for ambulatory patients, main...

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Main Authors: Bucher Heiner C, Huber Peter, Périat Pierre, Schuetz Philipp, Young Jim, Christ-Crain Mirjam, Briel Matthias, Müller Beat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-08-01
Series:BMC Family Practice
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2296/6/34

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