Regional differences found in newborn antibiotic use for suspected sepsis in Sweden

Medicamente

University of Gothenburg Aug 4 2025 There are relatively large regional differences in Sweden in the proportion of newborns receiving antibiotics for suspected sepsis, according to a study at the University of Gothenburg. The researchers want to call attention to overuse as well as highlight good examples. When newborns receive antibiotics, it is almost always for suspected sepsis. Despite Sweden’s low antibiotic use compared to other countries, last year researchers found unjustifiably high

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