Prescribing Practices of Antibiotics for Acute Diarrhea in Children Aged Less than Five Years Old in Pakistan
Introduction: Childhood diarrhea accounts for 16% of child deaths in Pakistan. Irrational prescribing of antibiotics, prescribing of antibiotics for viral infections, self-medication using antibiotics, prescription sharing, and refilling are very common practices in Pakistan. The aim of this study w...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia
2022-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Pharmacy |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.iium.edu.my/ktn/index.php/jp/article/view/116 |