PARENTAL MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT URTI AETIOLOGY AND TREATMENT ARE COMMON

Most children have about 4 to 6 acute upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) each year. The majority of acute URTIs is caused by viruses and usually self-limiting. Improper use of antibiotic is associated with bacterial resistance and waste of health care resources. The inappropriate use could...

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Main Authors: Chan GC, Tang SF
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia 2007-01-01
Series:Malaysian Family Physician
Online Access:http://www.e-mfp.org/2007v2n1/pdf/abstracts_1_2.pdf