R Cohen, F Madhi, F Thollot, I Hau, F Vie le Sage, C Lemaître, C Magendie, A Werner, N Gelbert, V Couloigner
Ear, nose and throat (ENT) or upper respiratory tract infections (URTI) are the most common infections in children and the leading causes of antibiotic prescriptions. In most cases, these infections are due to (or are triggered by) viruses and even when bacterial species are implicated, recovery is usually spontaneous. The first imperative is to refrain from prescribing antibiotics in a large number of URTIs: common cold, most cases of sore throat, laryngitis, congestive otitis, and otitis media with effusion...
September 18, 2023: Infectious diseases now