Strategies for stemming the tide of antimicrobial resistance
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More research is needed to determine the appropriate duration of treatment when prescribing antibiotics. Studies have shown that treatment for more than five days with lower than normal doses of the antibiotic can encourage the development of drug-resistance in the bacteria. The longer the bacteria are exposed to the drug, the more likely they are to develop resistance to it. However, there is little research on the appropriate length of treatment. The most important change that can be made immediately is to stop prescribing antibiotics for conditions that do not respond to these drugs.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 1998
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Empirical validation of guidelines for the management of pharyngitis in children and adults
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The impact of guideline recommendations and alternative approaches on identification and treatment of group A streptococcus (GAS) pharyngitis in children and adults is assessed. Recent guidelines for management of pharyngitis vary in their recommendations concerning empirical antibiotic treatment and the need for laboratory confirmation of GAS.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2004
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Sore throat
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Sore throat as pharyngitis or tonsillitis, is one of the most common health complaints. The causes for sore throat , proper treatment and its diagnosing symptoms are discussed.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2004
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