Patient automedication and professional prescription pattern in an urgency service in Brazil

• Main Authors: Karen Barea DE-PAULA (Author), Leonardo Spohr da SILVEIRA (Author), Gabriela Xavier FAGUNDES (Author), Maria Beatriz Cardoso FERREIRA (Author), Francisco MONTAGNER (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Pesquisa Odontológica, 2014-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Several studies have indicated an increased resistance of microorganisms resulting from the widespread use of antimicrobial agents. However, few data are available in the dental literature. The aim of this study was to conduct a survey on the patterns of patient usage of antimicrobial prescriptions...