Clinic Characteristics and Antibiotic Prescribing for Acute Respiratory Infections in Japan
Open Access
- 1 October 2024
- journal article
- editorial
- Published by American Medical Association (AMA) in JAMA Network Open
- Vol. 7 (10) , e2440406
Abstract
Reducing inappropriate antibiotic prescribing for acute respiratory infections (ARIs) is crucial for combating antimicrobial resistance.1 Japan has implemented several outpatient antibiotic stewardship initiatives since 2016, with limited success.2 To enhance antibiotic stewardship, we examined clinic characteristics associated with antibiotic prescribing for ARIs in primary care in Japan.Keywords
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