Pediatr. praxi. 2007;8(5):299-306
The rapid spread of antibiotic resistance in comunity pathogens has underscored the urgency for reducing unnecessary antibiotic use.
Determination the etiologic cause in childhood respiratory infections is basic for appropriate therapy. The benefit from antibiotics is none for diseases with a primarily viral etiology. The goal of the author is to avoid antibiotic prescriptions in these circumstances.
Published: December 1, 2007 Show citation