The prevalence of penicillin-nonsusceptible pneumococci is sharply divided between France (43%) and Germany (7%). These differences may be explained on different levels: antibiotic- prescribing practices for respiratory tract infections; patient-demand factors and health-belief differences; social determinants, including differing child-care practices; and differences in regulatory practices. Understanding these determinants is crucial for the success of possible interventions. Finally, we emphasize the overarching importance of a sociocultural approach to preventing antibiotic resistance in the community.
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【저자키워드】 Epidemiology, Antibiotics, Culture, Germany, France, drug resistance, Streptococcus pneumoniae, therapeutic use, physician’s practice patterns,
【저자키워드】 Epidemiology, Antibiotics, Culture, Germany, France, drug resistance, Streptococcus pneumoniae, therapeutic use, physician’s practice patterns,