Prevalence of and Factors Associated with Antibiotic Prescription in Gynecological Practices in Germany

Cleo Hieber; Karel Kostev; Marcel Konrad; Matthias Kalder

doi:10.3390/antibiotics15010053

Prevalence of and Factors Associated with Antibiotic Prescription in Gynecological Practices in Germany

Cleo Hieber, Karel Kostev, Marcel Konrad, Matthias Kalder

In: Antibiotics · 2026 · vol. 15(1) , pp. 53 · doi:10.3390/antibiotics15010053 · PMID:41594090 · W7118191425

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This study investigated antibiotic prescription in German gynecology, finding low and diagnosis-driven use for urogenital infections, but noted potential inappropriate prescribing for candidiasis.

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Antibiotic use in gynecology is low and strongly diagnosis-driven, primarily for urogenital infections. Signals of inappropriate prescribing in patients with candidiasis suggest a need for improved diagnostic accuracy and guideline adherence.

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Is there an association between endometriosis and subsequent breast cancer? A retrospective cohort study from Germany 2023

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[1] Is there an association between endometriosis and subsequent breast cancer? A retrospective cohort study from Germany 2023