Antimicrobial prescribing for acute purulent rhinitis in children: a survey of pediatricians and family practitioners

1997123 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Richard H. Schwartz · Inova Children's Hospital

Michael J. Sheridan · Ballymun Job Centre

Abstract

Most infants and children with acute purulent rhinitis of short duration were treated with antibiotics despite professed concerns over the spread of bacterial resistance; the practice was more prevalent among FP.

Topics & Keywords

Respiratory and Cough-Related Research Pediatric health and respiratory diseases Infant Health and Development

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal

Volume 16, Issue 2, pp. 185-190

DOI: 10.1097/00006454-199702000-00004

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