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Inappropriate use of antibiotics in children in China.

Authors :
Quan-Cheng, Kan
Jian-Guo, Wen
Xiang-Hua, Liu
Zhen-Zhen, Li
Kan, Quan-Cheng
Wen, Jian-Guo
Liu, Xiang-Hua
Li, Zhen-Zhen
Source :
Lancet. 3/26/2016, Vol. 387 Issue 10025, p1273-1274. 2p.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

The article discusses the inappropriate use of antibiotics in children in China. Topics mentioned include the issues associated with the misuse of such drug, such as the shortage of national surveillance systems for children's infectious diseases and the parental situation of those who self-medicate, the ways to improve the use of antibiotics in Chinese children, including multisector cooperation, use of databases, and establishment of antibiotic resistance.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01406736
Volume :
387
Issue :
10025
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Lancet
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
114151155
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(16)30019-8