Antibiotic-resistant infections pose a growing threat to public health. ‍ Antibiotic use,
regardless of whether it is warranted, is a primary factor in the development of resistance. ‍ In …

Antibiotic overprescribing is prevalent in pediatric emergency medicine, influenced by
clinician–caregiver dynamics and diagnostic uncertainties, and poses substantial risks such …

Background Outpatient antibiotic stewardship is needed to reduce inappropriate prescribing
and minimize the development of resistant bacteria. We assessed primary care physicians' …

Objectives At least 30% of outpatient antibiotic prescriptions are unnecessary. Outpatient
antibiotic stewardship is needed to improve prescribing and address the threat of antibiotic …

Background Fever in children is common and mostly caused by benign self-limiting
infections. Yet consultation rates in primary care are high, especially during GP out-of-hours …

Background Fever is one of the most common childhood symptoms. It causes significant
worry and concern for parents. Every year there are numerous cases of over-and under …

Background Overuse and inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics is driving antibiotic
resistance. GPs often prescribe antibiotics for upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) in …

Background Influenza, which peaks seasonally, is an important driver for antibiotic
prescribing. Although influenza vaccination has been shown to reduce severe illness …

Background: Increasing concerns about antibiotic resistance and microbiome disruption
have stimulated interest in describing antibiotic consumption in young children. Young …

Background Fever is common in preschool children and is often caused by benign self-
limiting infections. Parents' lack of knowledge and fever phobia leads to high healthcare …