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Antibiotic prescribing trends in adult acute respiratory tract infection patients during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic: A study from a tertiary care OPD in Eastern India

Sarmi Naskar, Aditi Maitra, Ranit Bag, Sk Sabir Rahaman, Santanu Munshi, Salil Kumar Pal, Quazi Shabnam Waheed.



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Introduction:
Acute respiratory tract infections (ARTIs) are common causes of outpatient visits and frequent targets of antibiotic prescriptions, despite their predominantly viral etiology. The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic significantly influenced prescribing practices, raising concerns over inappropriate antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance. This study evaluated antibiotic prescribing trends among adult ARTI patients during the pandemic in a tertiary care hospital in Eastern India.

Methods:
A cross-sectional observational study was conducted from January 2020 to December 2022 at Calcutta National Medical College, Kolkata. Data from 148 adult patients were collected using a structured case report form. Patient demographics, comorbidities, clinical presentation, and antibiotic prescriptions were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Chi-square tests to assess associations. A p-value

Key words: Antibiotic prescription, ARTI, SARS-CoV-2, Antimicrobial resistance, Doxycycline, Eastern India

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