Table 4 Stated reasons for prescription of antibiotics in patients with negative RADT
From: Promoting prudent use of antibiotics: the experience from a multifaceted regional campaign in Greece
Reason | No (%) |
|---|---|
Clinical picture consistent with streptococcal infection* | 23 (67) |
Otitis | 3 (9) |
Positive culture | 2 (6) |
Bronchitis | 2 (6) |
Technical problem with RADT | 1 (3) |
Culture result pending | 1 (3) |
Patient already self-medicated | 1 (3) |
Leukocytosis | 1 (3) |