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Diagnostic Testing and Antibiotic Use in Young Children With Community-Acquired Pneumonia in the United States, 2008–2015.
- Source :
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Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society . Jun2020, Vol. 9 Issue 2, p248-252. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- Diagnostic testing and antibiotics are not routinely recommended for young children with community-acquired pneumonia. In a national sample of >6 million outpatient 1- to 6-year-olds with community-acquired pneumonia between 2008 and 2015, a complete blood count was obtained for 8.6% (95% confidence interval [CI], 6.1%–11.1%), radiography was performed for 43% (95% CI, 36%–50%), and antibiotics were given for 73.9% (95% CI, 67.1%–80.7%). There were no changes in testing or antibiotic use over time. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20487193
- Volume :
- 9
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 143025379
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1093/jpids/piz026