Table 3:

Indication for the use of antibiotics among cases and controls

IndicationNo. (%)
FluoroquinoloneAmoxicillinAzithromycin
Joint or bone infection49 (2.5)68 (4.7)61 (3.3)
Skin infection135 (6.8)150 (10.3)135 (7.3)
Tract infection
 Gastrointestinal185 (9.3)138 (9.5)154 (8.3)
 Genitourinary*536 (27.0)144 (9.9)198 (10.7)
 Respiratory909 (45.6)780 (53.6)1089 (58.7)
Other174 (8.8)174 (12.0)217 (11.7)
  • * Includes urethritis and cervicitis from sexually transmitted infections treated with azithromycin.

  • Patients without physician billing codes for listed indications.