Antibiotic prescription in ambulatory care for COVID-19 patients: a cohort analysis in four European countries.

Matta MattaLaurène GantzerCatherine ChakvetadzeAurore MoussiegtAstrid De PontfarcyBeranger LekensSylvain Diamantis

Published in: European journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases : official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology (2023)

Both individual GPs prescribing patterns in addition to overall consumption patterns should be analysed in order to implement a tailored antimicrobial stewardship programme. Furthermore, antibiotic prescribing rates in COVID-19 are lower than other respiratory tract infections.

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