Antimicrobial prescribing patterns in a group of private primary health care clinics in South Africa

Norah L Katende-Kyenda; Martie S Lubbe; Jan HP Serfontein; Ilse Truter

doi:10.4102/hsag.v12i1.240

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Antimicrobial prescribing patterns in a group of private primary health care clinics in South Africa

Norah L Katende-Kyenda, Martie S Lubbe, Jan HP Serfontein, Ilse Truter

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Norah L Katende-Kyenda, Walter Sisulu University (Mthatha Campus), South Africa
Martie S Lubbe, North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus), South Africa
Jan HP Serfontein, North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus), South Africa
Ilse Truter, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Port Elizabeth, South Africa

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Abstract

The aim of this study was to investigate the prescribing of antimicrobials in private primary health care in South Africa.

ABSTRAK
Die doel met hierdie studie was om die voorskryfpatrone van antimikrobiese middels in private primêre gesondheidsorginrigtings in Suid-Afrika te ondersoek.

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