The paradox of antimicrobial resistance in India
Post Date:
2022-06-15
Source:
Fogarty International Center
Dr. Matt Robinson was interviewed for this story. There’s a perception that Indian doctors over-prescribe antibiotics, yet that is not entirely true, said Robinson. In resource limited settings, where patients might not be seen by a nurse for 24 hours, options are limited. "So sometimes you provide treatment for the worst possible scenario,” like prescribing antibiotics before identifying the cause of illness.
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