Estudo randomizado confirma que antibióticos são desnecessários para a maioria das crianças com infecção não complicada de trato respiratório baixo caso não haja suspeita clínica de pneumonia.

Antibiotics for lower respiratory tract infection in children presenting in primary care in England (ARTIC PC): a double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial – The Lancet

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#Antibiotic resistance is a global public health threat.

New trial indicates, unless pneumonia is suspected, clinicians should provide safety-netting advice but not prescribe antibiotics for most children presenting with chest infections. https://t.co/mOwLG5rZd1 #AMR pic.twitter.com/b0c7Z5flQk

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