Antibiotic Appropriateness for Urinary Tract Infections in Children
Our study revealed high prevalence of inappropriate antibiotics, particularly unnecessary prescribing of third cephalosporin, prescriptions not supported by laboratory data, and prolonged treatment courses. Our results identify factors that can be used to support UTI treatment pathways and ensure antibiotic stewardship.
Authors
- Taylor Morrisette (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1094-043X)
- Ronald J. Teufel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1095-5364)
- Stephen Thacker (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3410-4524)
- Allison Ross Eckard (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3069-7721)
- Daniel C. Williams (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3793-1522)
- Marina Dantas
Institutions
- Medical University of South Carolina (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Hospital Pediatrics
- Published
- 2024-10-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1542/hpeds.2024-007756
- Primary Topic
- Pediatric Urology and Nephrology Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00