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ArticleOpen forum infectious diseases2026

US Adults' Perspectives on Antibiotic Durations and Adherence to Therapy for Common Bacterial Respiratory Infections: A National Survey.

Alistair Thorpe, Rachael A Lee, Julia E Szymczak, Madeline C Farrell, Angela Fagerlin, Valerie M Vaughn

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6 authors.

Alistair ThorpeDepartment of Population Health Sciences, Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5078-2715
Rachael A LeeDepartment of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, UAB School of Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9701-8156
Julia E SzymczakDepartment of Internal Medicine, Division of Epidemiology, Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3230-8670
Angela FagerlinDepartment of Population Health Sciences, Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9192-2777
Valerie M VaughnDepartment of Internal Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4362-7842

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

We surveyed 1475 US adults (March-April 2024) about antibiotic therapy durations and adherence. Most reported preferring longer antibiotic courses (≥7 days) and believed always finishing an antibiotic course is important. These findings highlight the need for effective strategies to align public beliefs with current recommendations supporting short duration therapy.

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antibiotic adherenceantibiotic durationsantimicrobial resistancehealth communication

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PMID42483031
PMCPMC13386500

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