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September 10, 2025Microbiology & Infectious DiseasesOpen Access

Antibiotic Use in the Community for Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infection

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HTHichika TshikolasoniKCKellie A. CharlesKÉKasamba Ilunga Éric

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Overview

Cross-sectional study finds high antibiotic use in community, highlighting risks of antimicrobial resistance.

Key Points

  • The study reveals a troubling 98.02% of participants purchased antibiotics recently, contributing to resistance.
  • Among users, only 32% reported feeling well post-treatment, suggesting low treatment effectiveness and adherence issues.
  • Data analyzed through multivariate regression points to a lack of biological basis in antibiotic prescription practices.
  • Urgent community engagement is needed to improve adherence to treatment guidelines and reduce antibiotic misuse.

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Tshikolasoni et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23abeb210217d6478182dhttps://doi.org/10.33425/2639-9458.1212
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