The Use of Unprescribed Antibiotics in Management of Upper Respiratory Tract Infection in Children in Enugu, South East Nigeria

Conclusion: Antibiotics abuse among mothers is high. Government, through its responsible agencies, should enforce stricter control or outrightly stop sale of antibiotics over-the-counter to prevent the dreaded antibiotics resistance.

Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics - June 2, 2014 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Ekwochi, U., Chinawa, J. M., Osuorah, C. D. I., Odetunde, O. I., Obu, H. A., Agwu, S. Tags: Brief Reports Source Type: research