The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether there is an increased risk of achilles tendon rupture (ATR), retinal detachment (RD) or aortic aneurysm and dissection (AAD) following exposure to fluoroquinolone (FQ) or other antibiotics (amoxicillin, azithromycin, trimethoprim and trimethroprim/sulfamethoxazole) or febrile illness not treated with antibiotics, using a study design that minimizes the impact of confounders not usually captured in health services databases such as heredity or smoking.
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Number of Events Resulting From Collagen-Related Disorders Achilles Tendon Rupture (ATR), Retinal Detachment (RD) and Aortic Aneurysm and Dissection (AAD) by Exposure to Fluoroquinolones (FQ)
Timeframe: Approximately up to 6 years
Number of Events Resulting From Collagen-Related Disorders ATR, RD and AAD by Exposure to Other Antibiotics
Timeframe: Approximately up to 6 years
Number of Events Resulting From Collagen-Related Disorders ATR, RD and AAD by Febrile Illness Not Treated With Antibiotics
Timeframe: Approximately up to 6 years