“Appropriateness and adequacy of antibiotic prescription for upper respiratory tract infections in ambulatory health care centers in Ecuador”

“Appropriateness and adequacy of antibiotic prescription for upper respiratory tract infections in ambulatory health care centers in Ecuador”

Abstract Background Upper respiratory tract infections are the leading cause of misuse of antibiotics, a problem that leads to unnecessary adverse events and antibiotic resistance. Antibiotic prescription in Ecuador was analyzed in order to evaluate the state of antibiotic prescribing for upper resp...

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Main Authors: Xavier Sánchez Choez, María Luciana Armijos Acurio, Ruth E. Jimbo Sotomayor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-07-01
Series:BMC Pharmacology and Toxicology
Subjects:
Antibiotic
Prescription
Family practice
Health systems and services
Anti-bacterial agents
Drug utilization
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40360-018-0237-y

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