The use of non-prescribed antibiotics; prevalence estimates in low-and-middle-income countries. A systematic review and meta-analysis

• Main Authors: Neusa F. Torres (Author), Buyisile Chibi (Author), Desmond Kuupiel (Author), Vernon P. Solomon (Author), Tivani P. Mashamba-Thompson (Author), Lyn E. Middleton (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background The global increase in the utilization of non - prescribed antibiotics (NPA), is concerning, with high persistence within the low and middle-income countries (LMICs). With a negative impact on the health of individuals and communities the use of NPA paves the way to the  propagat...