Incidence of antibiotic overuse in pediatric patients admitted to hospital due to an asthma exacerbation

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Introduction Prescription of antibiotic in pediatric patients requiring asthma medications is a highly common phenomena reported in outpatient clinics as well as in Emergency Rooms. Inappropriate antibiotics prescription can lead to the development of drug-resistant infections, which is a well-known public health issue. In this study we want to evaluate the prevalence of antibiotic use in children admitted to a hospital due to an asthma exacerbation. Methods In this retrospective cross-sectional study, 4-21 year old Hispanic patients with an official …

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