Association between antibiotic prescriptions for acute upper respiratory infections and pneumonia among older adults: a nationwide cohort study

Association between antibiotic prescriptions for acute upper respiratory infections and pneumonia among older adults: a nationwide cohort study

Abstract Background Antibiotics are frequently prescribed for acute upper respiratory infections (URIs) despite limited evidence of their effectiveness, particularly in older individuals. Understanding the potential associations of such prescriptions with subsequent health outcomes is critical for c...

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Main Authors: Seung-Hyun Kim, In-So Cho, Min-Seok Chang, Iseul Yu, Sunmin Park, Ji-Ho Lee, Seok Jeong Lee, Won-Yeon Lee, Sang-Ha Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-08-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Acute upper respiratory tract infection
Older population
Antibiotic prescription
Pneumonia
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-025-06330-9
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