Antibiotic use for upper respiratory tract infections in children: A cross-sectional survey of knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of parents in Greece

• Main Authors: Theodoridou Maria N (Author), Goutziana Georgia P (Author), Theodoridou Kalliopi M (Author), Papaevangelou Vassiliki (Author), Spyridis Νikos (Author), Panagakou Sotiria G (Author), Syrogiannopoulos George A (Author), Hadjichristodoulou Christos S (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) are common in children. The cause of URTIs is usually viral, but parents' attitudes often contribute to inappropriate prescription of antibiotics, promoting antibiotic resistance. The o...