C-reactive protein point-of-care testing and complementary strategies to improve antibiotic stewardship in children with acute respiratory infections in primary care

Journal List Front Pediatr PMC10602801 As a library, NLM provides access to scientific literature. Inclusion in an NLM database does not imply endorsement of, or agreement with, the contents by NLM or the National Institutes of Health. Learn more: PMC Disclaimer | PMC Copyright Notice Front Pediatr. 2023; 11: 1221007. Published online 2023 Oct 12. doi:10.3389/fped.2023.1221007PMCID: PMC10602801PMID: 37900677Annamaria Staiano,#1,*† Lars Bjerrum,#2,† Carl Llor,#3,† Hasse Melbye,#4,† Rogier Hopstaken,#5,† Ivan Gentile,6,‡ Andreas Plate,7,‡ Oliver van Hecke,8,9,‡ and Jan Y. Verbakel#9,10,†Author information Article notes Copyright and License information PMC DisclaimerAssociated DataData Availability StatementAbstractThis paper provides the perspective of an international group of experts on the role of C-reactive protein (CRP) point-of-care testing (POCT) and complementary strategies such as enhanced communication skills training and delayed prescribing to improve antibiotic stewardship i...