Appropriate Use of Short Course Antibiotics in Common Infections: Best Practice Advice from the American College of Physicians

The American College of Physicians (ACP) has issued Best Practice Advice with recommendations for the appropriate use of antibiotics for four common bacterial infections, as overuse, resistance, and long and unnecessary use remain major health care issues.

Reyna Howkins

Antibiotics, infection, antimicrobial overuse, antibiotic resistance, acute bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation, community acquired pneumonia, urinary tract infections, cellulitis, short-duration antibiotics,

Mon, 04/05/2021 - 10:36 AM EDT

Mon, 04/05/2021 - 10:38 AM EDT

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