Antibiotic use for airway infections in Norwegian children—A national register‐based study

Aim Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are major contributors to childhood antibiotic use. We aimed to investigate geographical and temporal trends in the prescription of antibiotics and consultations for RTIs in children

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Published in:Acta Paediatrica 2024-03, Vol.113 (3), p.537-543
Main Authors: Rydland, Eva, Høye, Sigurd, Størdal, Ketil
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anti-Bacterial Agents - therapeutic use
antibiotic
Antibiotics
Child
Children
Health care
health care use
Humans
Norway - epidemiology
Practice Patterns, Physicians
prescription
Prescriptions
Primary care
Referral and Consultation
Respiratory tract infection
Respiratory Tract Infections - drug therapy
Respiratory Tract Infections - epidemiology
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Summary:Aim Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are major contributors to childhood antibiotic use. We aimed to investigate geographical and temporal trends in the prescription of antibiotics and consultations for RTIs in children
ISSN:0803-5253
1651-2227
1651-2227
DOI:10.1111/apa.17052