Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an increasing global problem. AMR threatens the effective prevention and treatment of an ever‐increasing range of infections caused by bacteria, parasites, viruses and fungi. The misuse… Click to show full abstract
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an increasing global problem. AMR threatens the effective prevention and treatment of an ever‐increasing range of infections caused by bacteria, parasites, viruses and fungi. The misuse and overuse of antibiotics (AB) is the major contributor to the emergence of resistant bacteria in humans. To present and describe characteristics in parents’ knowledge about when and how to use AB for an upper respiratory tract infection (URTI), their attitudes towards doctors and AB use in general, and their behaviour when their child suffers from an URTI.
               
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