Primary aim: To describe participant characteristics at the time of the index lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) episode in adults managed in primary care in France, using anonymized electronic health records from routine clinical practice between January 2015 and December 2024. Secondary aims: To describe and quantify patterns of antibiotic prescribing (rate, type, and duration of treatment) and short-term outcomes, including LRTI-related reconsultations and severe complications within 30 days after the index consultation. The overall objective is to better characterize real-world management and outcomes of lower respiratory tract infections in primary care and to identify potential areas for improving quality of care and optimizing antibiotic stewardship.
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Participant Characteristics at Index LRTI Episode
Timeframe: Index consultation