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August 18, 2025Microbes and Infectious Diseases /Microbes and Infectious DiseasesOpen Access

Comprehensive review of antibiotic prescription practices, overuse, misuse, and resistance trends in Al Muthanna, Iraq

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YAYasir Adil Jabbar AlabdaliMMMurad G. Munahi

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Overview

Retrospective analysis highlights high rates of antibiotic misuse and overuse in Al Muthanna, suggesting urgent adherence to WHO guidelines.

Key Points

  • Antibiotic misuse is prevalent, with only 20% of prescriptions appropriately adhering to guidelines.
  • Of 5700 hospital prescriptions, 60% were for uncomplicated respiratory infections, indicating treatment patterns.
  • Observational analysis across hospitals and pharmacies shows 90% of antibiotics sold without prescriptions in community settings.
  • This situation calls for immediate action to combat antibiotic resistance and improve overall prescribing practices.

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Alabdali et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af7c827567bf4f94ff36f8https://doi.org/10.21608/mid.2025.388336.2826
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