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

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