Surge in macrolide dispensing to Swiss children in a period of increased incidence of <i>Mycoplasma pneumoniae</i> detection: an interrupted time-series analysis

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Authors

Manon Jaboyedoff · University of Lausanne

Catherine Plüss-Suard · University of Bern

Patrick M. Meyer Sauteur · University of Zurich

Stephen P. Jenkinson · University of Bern

Alessandro Cassini · Département de la Santé et de l'Action Sociale

Noémie Boillat‐Blanco · University of Lausanne

Pierre Alex Crisinel

Abstract

We found a 3-fold increase in macrolide monthly DDD per 1000 children in autumn 2023 in the context of a global increase in <i>M. pneumoniae</i> infections. Monitoring macrolide resistance and promoting appropriate prescription practices are essential.

Topics & Keywords

Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections Respiratory viral infections research Bacterial Infections and Vaccines

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance

Volume 7, Issue 4, pp. dlaf123-dlaf123

DOI: 10.1093/jacamr/dlaf123

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