Assessing the appropriateness of paediatric antibiotic overuse in Australian children: A population-based sample survey

Infections caused by antibiotic resistant pathogens are increasing, with antibiotic overuse a key contributing factor. The CareTrack Kids (CTK) team assessed the care of children in Australia aged 0–15 years in 2012 and 2013 to determine the proportion of care in line with clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) for 17 common conditions.