Antimicrobial Stewardship in Children: Respiratory Infections: Viral or Bacterial?

EMJ Podcast: Insights For Healthcare Professionals · Oct 13, 2025 · 1m

Susanna Esposito joins Saranya Ravindran to explore how clinicians can distinguish viral from bacterial respiratory infections in children. From bronchiolitis management to targeted testing, stewardship strategies, and the role of vitamin D and point-of-care diagnostics, this episode unpacks evidence-based approaches to reduce unnecessary antibiotic use. Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 02:00 – Respiratory infections 03:30 – Targeted testing 04:12 – Antibiotics in bronchiolitis 05:52 – Stewardship initiatives 07:12 – Vitamin D in prevention 08:21 – Viral point-of-care diagnostics