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August 25, 2025Journal of Chittagong Medical College Teachers AssociationOpen Access

Pattern of Use of Antibiotic at Community Level in Under 5 Years of Age: A Descriptive Type of Cross Sectional Study

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RCRana ChowdhuryTBTanuka BaruaFAFeroza Aktar

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Overview

Descriptive study reveals high antibiotic resistance and inadequate dosing in children under 5, highlighting physician guidelines.

Key Points

  • Antibiotic use without proper indications is prevalent among children under 5, contributing to resistance.
  • Within a sample of 350 children, 38% received antibiotics in inadequate dosage and duration, risking health complications.
  • Descriptive study conducted in a tertiary care hospital reveals poor adherence to antibiotic guidelines among physicians.
  • Awareness initiatives are crucial, emphasizing the need for proper antibiotic use to combat resistance.

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Chowdhury et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af7b187567bf4f94ff273fhttps://doi.org/10.3329/jcmcta.v34i2.83566
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