Factors Associated with Geographical Variability of Antimicrobial Use in Japan

ConclusionsIn this ecological study, the variability of total AMU by Japanese prefecture was associated with the proportion of female individuals, education level, and the number of URI diagnoses per population. The results suggest the potential need for additional stewardship efforts to reduce unnecessary antimicrobial prescriptions for URI.
Source: Infectious Diseases and Therapy - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research