Antibiotics, Antimalarials Not Needed for Viral Infections?

(Ivanhoe Newswire) – Most children with fever in Tanzania suffer from a viral infection. A new study, by the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute in Basel, revealed that in most cases, antimalarials or antibiotics are not required. The finding has the potential to improve rational use of antimicrobials, thus reducing costs and drug resistance.
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