Table 2 Reasons for Unnecessary Days of fluoroquinolone therapy

Unnecessary fluoroquinolone regimens (n = 70)

   Non-infectious or non-bacterial syndrome

   Redundant antimicrobial coverage

   Coverage broader than necessary

   Inadequate coverage

Part of necessary fluoroquinolone regimen unnecessary (n = 50)

   Duration of treatment longer than necessary

   Treatment not discontinued when no evidence of infection

   Redundant coverage

   Inadequate coverage