Abstract
Inappropriate antibiotic prescribing for lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) is widespread and promotes bacterial resistance while increasing costs and incidence of drug-related adverse effects. Researchers evaluated whether use of a serum procalcitonin (PCT)-based algorithm could safely reduce antibiotic administration for LRTI (defined as community-acquired pneumonia, exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or acute bronchitis). The algorithm …
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