Appropriateness of antibiotic prescribing among patients treated for dental diseases in Mekelle city, Northern Ethiopia: a cross sectional study

Abstract Background Local operative treatments are generally preferred for most dental diseases, with antibiotics only recommended as an adjunct in specific cases. Misuse and overuse of antibiotics has been shown to significantly contribute to the development of resistant bacteria. However, the anti...

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Main Authors: Gebrehiwot Teklay, Haftu Tefera
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-09-01
Series:Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41043-024-00636-x