Antibacterial prescriptions for acute gastrointestinal infections: uncovering the iceberg.

ABSTRACT: A prospective survey was conducted in patients admitted to 11 randomly selected general practices and eight hospitals located in six provinces of Poland. For each patient meeting the international acute gastrointestinal infection (AGI) case definition criteria, information was collected on healthcare resources used. Antibacterial drug consumption was assessed using defined daily doses (DDD) and extrapolated to the national level using results from a parallel study of AGI incidence in the community. Additionally, a logistic multivariable model was fitted assessing determinants of antibacterial drug administration. Valid questionnaires were collected from 385 general practitioner (GP) consultations and 504 hospital admissions. Antibacterials for systemic use were prescribed during 60 (16%) G

SUBMITTER: Stefanoff P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9151879 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature