PARENTAL MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT URTI AETIOLOGY AND TREATMENT ARE COMMON
Most children have about 4 to 6 acute upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) each year. The majority of acute URTIs is caused by viruses and usually self-limiting. Improper use of antibiotic is associated with bacterial resistance and waste of health care resources. The inappropriate use could...
Main Authors: | Chan GC, Tang SF |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia
2007-01-01
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Series: | Malaysian Family Physician |
Online Access: | http://www.e-mfp.org/2007v2n1/pdf/abstracts_1_2.pdf |
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