Self-medication with antibiotics in rural population in Greece: a cross-sectional multicenter study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Self-medication is an important driver of antimicrobial overuse as well as a worldwide problem. The aim of the present study was to estimate the use of antibiotics, without medical prescription, in a sample of rural population presen...

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Main Authors: Skliros Eystathios, Merkouris Panagiotis, Papazafiropoulou Athanasia, Gikas Aristofanis, Matzouranis George, Papafragos Christos, Tsakanikas Ioannis, Zarbala Irene, Vasibosis Alexios, Stamataki Petroula, Sotiropoulos Alexios
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-08-01
Series:BMC Family Practice
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2296/11/58