Prescription Practices of Antifungal Agents at Gynaecology and Oncology Departments of a Tertiary Hospital in Mwanza, Tanzania: A Retrospective Study

Prescription Practices of Antifungal Agents at Gynaecology and Oncology Departments of a Tertiary Hospital in Mwanza, Tanzania: A Retrospective Study

Introduction: Irrational antifungals prescription results in inappropriate use of antifungals, leading to emergence of antifungal resistance. Aim: To determine the prescription patterns of antifungal agents in Gynaecology and Oncology Departments of the tertiary hospital in Tanzania. Materials...

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Main Authors:	Kayo Hamasaki, Zaomba Hussein, Bernard Okamo, Stanley Mwita, Deogratius Katabaro, Stephen E Mshana, Martha F Mushi
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2022-08-01
Series:	Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
Subjects:	clotrimazole fluconazole oral candidiasis vaginal candidiasis
Online Access:	https://www.jcdr.net/articles/PDF/16786/55087_CE9AD)_F[SK]_PF1(AG_KM)_PFA(AG_KM)_PN(KM).pdf

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