Journal of Pharmacovigilance

Antonella Lavalle

Publications

• Research Article
  Active Surveillance on the Use of Antibiotics in Children, Particularly in the Age Group from 0 to 2 Years
  Author(s): Ettore Napoleone, Antonella Lavalle, Cristiana Scasserra and Moreno RicciEttore Napoleone, Antonella Lavalle, Cristiana Scasserra and Moreno Ricci
  
  Introduction: Despite the AIFA (Italian Medicines Agency) campaigns, the consumption and prescription unsuitability of pediatric antibiotics is growing (OsMed data from 2013 to 2015) with an increase in both the adverse reactions and bacterial resistance. 70/80% infections of the respiratory tract (0-3 years) are due to a viral infection and not bacterial. From this point a study has been foreseen to provide, on the one hand, training interventions for Family Pediatricians (FPs) and information for families on the correct use of antibiotics and possible iatrogenic diseases caused by their misuse, and on the other, which formed a territorial survey aimed at the risk-benefit balance. Materials and methods: The study conducted by 37 Family Pediatricians (FPs) in Molise consists of three phases: 1) in .. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2329-6887.1000205

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