Observational analysis reveals reduced antibiotic prescribing in respiratory illness with rapid influenza testing, implying benefits for stewardship efforts.
Antibiotic use among patients with respiratory illness was common though nearly half of outpatient prescriptions were inappropriate. A positive result from RIDT was associated with reduced antibiotic prescribing.
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