Skin infections and antibiotic prescribing: a comparison of surveillance and prescribing data

by Douglas M Fleming, Alex J Elliot, and Helen Kendall

BJGPVolume 57(540):569-573

July 1, 2007

©2007 by British Journal of General Practice

Mean weekly incidence per 100 000 population per quarter of skin and subcutaneous tissue infections and impetigo in children (0–14 years) and prescriptions for flucloxacillin syrups and

topical antibiotics.

Douglas M Fleming et al. Br J Gen Pract 2007;57:569-573

©2007 by British Journal of General Practice

Mean weekly incidence 100 000 population per quarter of skin and subcutaneous tissue infections and impetigo in adults (≥15 years) and prescriptions for flucloxacillin capsules and

topical antibiotics.

Douglas M Fleming et al. Br J Gen Pract 2007;57:569-573

©2007 by British Journal of General Practice