European Surveillance of Antimicrobial Consumption Network disease-specific quality indicators used in this study7
| Number | Infection | Age range | Acceptable range receiving antibiotics, % | Acceptable range receiving recommended antibiotic, % | Acceptable range receiving quinolones, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acute URTI | >1 year old | 0–20 | 80–100 | 0–5 |
| 2 | Acute tonsillitis | >1 year old | 0–20 | 80–100 | 0–5 |
| 3 | Acute otitis media | >2 years old | 0–20 | 80–100 | 0–5 |
URTI = upper respiratory tract infection.