Behavior, attitudes and knowledge about antibiotic usage among residents of Changhua, Taiwan.

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Published in J Microbiol Immunol Infect on February 01, 2005

Authors

Changhua Chen1, Yu-Min Chen, Kai-Lin Hwang, Su-Jan Lin, Chih-Chien Yang, Ren-Wen Tsay, Chun-Eng Liu, Tzuu-Guang Young

Author Affiliations

1: Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan.

Associated clinical trials:

Antibiotic Usage and Resistance; Knowledge and Practices Before and After Educational Sessions | NCT04493008

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