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. 1998 Feb;177(2):492-7.
doi: 10.1086/517384.

Trends in antimicrobial drug use in the community--France, 1981-1992

D Guillemot  1 , P Maison, C Carbon, B Balkau, F Vauzelle-Kervroëdan, C Sermet, G Bouvenot, E Eschwège
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Trends in antimicrobial drug use in the community--France, 1981-1992

D Guillemot et al. J Infect Dis. 1998 Feb.

Abstract

Trends in the use of antimicrobials in France between 1980-1981 and 1991-1992 were analyzed. Data were obtained from surveys of health and ambulatory care, which were based on national probability samples. In a 3-month period in 1980, 17% of the population of France was treated with an antibiotic, compared with 25% in 1991 (P < .001). The frequency of respiratory tract infections with a presumed viral etiology that were diagnosed and treated with antibiotics increased by 86% for adults and 115% for children in the 11-year period. The proper use of cephalosporins must be encouraged, and vigilance is required in view of the increased improper use of fluoroquinolones, mainly for respiratory tract infections with a presumed viral etiology.

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