A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal

Factors of early infancy and recurrent use of antibiotic therapy



Authors: K Louhi-Pirkanniemi, Päivi Rautava, Minna Aromaa, Ansa Ojanlatva, Jussi Mertsola, Hans Helenius, Matti Sillanpää

Publisher: TAYLOR & FRANCIS AS

Publication year: 2004

Journal: Acta Paediatrica

Journal name in source: ACTA PAEDIATRICA

Journal acronym: ACTA PAEDIATR

Volume: 93

Issue: 10

First page : 1386

Last page: 1390

Number of pages: 5

ISSN: 0803-5253

eISSN: 1651-2227

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/08035250410028048


Abstract
Conclusions: In addition to early infant-related medical factors, family factors may be associated with frequent medical consultations and the decision to administer antibiotics to the infant. In the prevention of antibiotic overuse, social and psychological factors should be considered.



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