Prevalence and Predictors of Using Antibiotics without a Prescription in a Pediatric Population in the United States

Prevalence and Predictors of Using Antibiotics without a Prescription in a Pediatric Population in the United States

Non-prescription antibiotic use (using antibiotics without clinical guidance) increases the risk of the development of antibiotic resistance, adverse drug reactions, and other potential patient harm. Few studies have explored non-prescription use in children in the U.S. From January 2021 to April 20...

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Main Authors: Kiara Olmeda, Barbara W. Trautner, Lindsey Laytner, Juanita Salinas, Stephanie Marton, Larissa Grigoryan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-03-01
Series:Antibiotics
Subjects:
antimicrobial resistance
pediatric
antibiotic use
non-prescription antibiotic use
antimicrobial stewardship
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/12/3/491

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