Citation
(2011), "Effect of antibiotic prescribing in primary care on antimicrobial resistance", Clinical Governance: An International Journal, Vol. 16 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/cgij.2011.24816bae.014
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:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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Effect of antibiotic prescribing in primary care on antimicrobial resistance
Effect of antibiotic prescribing in primary care on antimicrobial resistance
Article Type: Reviews of effectiveness From: Clinical Governance: An International Journal, Volume 16, Issue 2
Costelloe, C., Metcalfe, C., Lovering, A., Mant, D. and Hay, A.D.,Effect of antibiotic prescribing in primary care on antimicrobial resistance in individual patients: systematic review and meta-analysis,BMJ,2010,Vol. 340,pp. c2096
This review found that antibiotic prescription to individuals in primary care was associated with antibiotic resistance in urinary or respiratory tract bacteria up to 12 months later. Despite some limitations in the evidence base, the review was well conducted and the conclusions appear likely to be reliable.
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