Urinary tract infections and antibiotic use in pregnancy - qualitative analysis of online forum content

Abstract Background Antibiotics are standard treatment for asymptomatic and symptomatic urinary tract infections (UTIs) in pregnancy. Their overuse, however, can contribute to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and expose the foetus to drugs that might affect its development. Preventative behaviours are...

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Main Authors: Flavia Ghouri, Amelia Hollywood, Kath Ryan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-08-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12884-019-2451-z