Distribution and Determinants of Antibiotic Self-Medication: A Cross-Sectional Study in Chinese Residents

Distribution and Determinants of Antibiotic Self-Medication: A Cross-Sectional Study in Chinese Residents

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) represents a critical global health threat, with inappropriate antibiotic self-medication (ASM) being a key contributor. China—as the world’s largest antibiotic consumer—faces significant challenges despite regulatory efforts, compounded by limited contemporary data du...

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Main Authors:	Guo Huang, Pu Ge, Mengyun Sui, He Zhu, Sheng Han, Luwen Shi
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-07-01
Series:	Antibiotics
Subjects:	antibiotic self-medication antimicrobial resistance determinants distribution China
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/14/7/701
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