Factors contributing to antibiotic use among children younger than five years old with fever, acute respiratory illness, and diarrhea in Bangladesh
Conclusions: Overall, one-third of the under-five children in Bangladesh consumed antibiotics to treat infectious diseases. Multiple factors contribute to the prevalence of antibiotic use. The results highlight the need to regulate antibiotic use and prioritize national intervention programs.
Source: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries - Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Probir Kumar Ghosh, Kaniz Khatun E Jannat, Ausraful Islam, Ireen Sultana Shanta, Kazi Munisul Islam, Md. Golam Dostogir Harun Source Type: research
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