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Children With Multiple Chronic Conditions Face Far Higher Antibiotic Exposure, Researchers Report
A national Medicaid analysis found that outpatient antibiotic use rises sharply with medical complexity in children, with the heaviest exposure concentrated among those with multiple chronic conditions.
Key Takeaways
- Researchers found antibiotic prescribing climbed steeply with pediatric medical complexity.
- Children with three or more complex chronic conditions had the highest annual prescription rates.
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DT Editorial Team··via medicalxpress.com