Current practice of doctors regarding the diagnosis and use of antibiotics in enteric fever in children: knowledge, attitude and practice
Medical Channel. 2006; 12 (2): 48-50
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ABSTRACT
The objectives were to know current practice and knowledge of doctors regarding the diagnosis and use of antibiotics in Enteric Fever in children. The study was conducted in Lahore-city. It was a descriptive, epidemiological study. 150 doctors participated in the study. 51% were MBBS, 33% were postgraduate trainees and 16% had postgraduate degrees. Ciprofloxacin was prescribed as first choice by 51% and second choice by 37.8%. Ofloxacin was advised as first line by 21% doctors and injection Ceftriaxone by 18.6%. Chloramphenicol was advised by 8% doctors. Only 67.3% doctors prescribed the antibiotics for recommended duration. 62% doctors did not know the dosage in children. Second line antibiotics are used irrationally and those are prescribed for less than recommended duration, which leads to multi-drug resistance and relapse of fever
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Asunto principal:
Médicos de Familia
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Fiebre Tifoidea
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Pautas de la Práctica en Medicina
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Ceftriaxona
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Resistencia a Medicamentos
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Ofloxacino
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Ciprofloxacina
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Niño
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Cloranfenicol
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Conocimientos, Actitudes y Práctica en Salud
Límite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Med. Channel
Año:
2006
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