Original Article

Risk Factors for Outpatient Use of Antibiotics in Children with Acute Respiratory Illnesses

Objectives: Antibiotics for acute respiratory illness (ARI) constitute most pediatric medication use and contribute to the emergence of antimicrobial resistance. We investigated antibiotic prescription risk factors for ARI in pediatric clinics and clinical follow-up in individuals prescribed and not prescribed antibiotics. Methods: In this observational study, we enrolled children ages…