title: [Newer antibiotics--missed efficacy in false indications].
abstract: Various reports indicate conclusively that antibiotics are used much too frequently and physicians often prefer broad spectrum compounds for "safety reasons". Symptoms of viral infections of the respiratory tract such as fever, cough and runny nose are often reason enough to start antibiotic regimens leading to increased costs and finally to development of resistance. Some newly developed antibiotics, often with unique properties will be discussed in this paper emphasizing potential problems associated with their uncritical use.
authors.affiliation: Medizinische Klinik, Kantonsspital Zug.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Vogt
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics* / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents