Reposted by Andrew Haynes, MD
Give me 5! This respiratory season, remember most respiratory infections don't need an antibiotic. But if prescribed, 5 days is best! Read our review in #JPIDS in support of 5 days abx (if needed) for GAS pharyngitis, AOM, and sinusitis. #PedSky #PedsIDSky #IDSky
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“Give Me Five”: The Case for 5 Days of Antibiotics as the Default Duration for Acute Respiratory Tract Infections
Abstract. Acute respiratory tract infections (ARTIs) account for most antibiotic prescriptions in pediatrics. Although US guidelines continue to recommend
