Race and Antibiotic Use for Children Hospitalized With Acute Respiratory Infections.
J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc
; 13(4): 237-241, 2024 Apr 24.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38456844
ABSTRACT
We sought to evaluate whether children hospitalized with acute respiratory infections experienced differences in antibiotic use by race and ethnicity. We found that likelihood of broad-spectrum antibiotic receipt differed across racial and ethnic groups. Future work should confirm this finding, evaluate causes, and ensure equitable antibiotic use.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Respiratory Tract Infections
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Hospitalization
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
Limits:
Adolescent
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Estados Unidos