Factors of early infancy and recurrent use of antibiotic therapy



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

Publisher: TAYLOR & FRANCIS AS

: 2004

: Acta Paediatrica

: ACTA PAEDIATRICA

: ACTA PAEDIATR

: 93

: 10

: 1386

: 1390

: 5

: 0803-5253

: 1651-2227

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/08035250410028048(external)


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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