Reasons for increased use of antibiotics

Q.  Which of the following are the reasons for increased use of antibiotics?

1) Increase in income
2) Unregulated sales of antibiotics
3) High disease burden
- Published on 07 Mar 16

a. 1, 3
b. 1, 2
c. 2, 3
d. All of the above

ANSWER: All of the above
 
  • High disease burden, rising income, cheap, unregulated sales of antibiotics and poor public health infrastructure are some of the reasons for the sharp increase in antibiotic use.
  • The impact of this unregulated usage is antimicrobial resistance.

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