A cross-sectional study of antimicrobial use among self-medicating COVID-19 cases in Nyeri County, Kenya

A cross-sectional study of antimicrobial use among self-medicating COVID-19 cases in Nyeri County, Kenya

Abstract Background During the COVID-19 pandemic, Nyeri County in Kenya was among the regions reporting a high number of confirmed cases. This exemplified the increased need of addressing potential antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and self-medication during disease outbreaks. This study examined the e...

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Main Authors: George Kimathi, Jackline Kiarie, Lydiah Njarambah, Jorum Onditi, David Ojakaa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-08-01
Series:Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
Subjects:
Self-medication
Antimicrobial resistance
Survey
Nyeri County Kenya
COVID-19 symptoms
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-022-01150-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-022-01150-7

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