lunes, 4 de noviembre de 2019

New poll finds concerning use of antibiotics among older adults

Morning Rounds
Shraddha Chakradhar

New poll finds concerning use of antibiotics among older adults

new survey of more than 2,000 older adults ages 50-80 finds that many of them have erroneous or otherwise concerning views when it comes to using antibiotics. Here’s more: 
  • Viral infections: Antibiotics are intended for bacterial infections, but about a third believe that taking these medicines will help get over a cold or flu sooner. More than 40% expect a doctor to prescribe an antibiotic if the illness has lasted for a long time. 
  • Prescriptions: Just over half say that physicians overprescribe antibiotics, a phenomenon that has been linked to growing antibiotic resistance. About 1 in 5 report taking such drugs without talking to a doctor. 
  • Perceptions: At the same time, the majority of respondents said they are cautious about the use of antibiotics, and that overuse could lead to them not working the next time they’re needed.

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