More than two-thirds of patients with negative chest X-ray results prescribed antibiotics ... antibiotics for suspected community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) even when chest radiograph (CR) results ...
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Study finds antibiotics given for suspected pneumonia even when chest radiography results are negativeA study in The Annals of Family Medicine explored how chest X-ray results influence antibiotic initiation by general practitioners in France when managing patients with suspected pneumonia.
Higher clinical severity was seen in patients with positive vs negative CR, with longer-lasting symptoms. (HealthDay News) — Many general practitioners prescribe antibiotics for suspected ...
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Many general practitioners prescribe antibiotics for suspected community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) even when chest radiograph (CR) results are negative ...
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