Abstract:Background Prescription of antibiotics based on microbiological investigations is a commendable rational use of antibiotics and help in fighting the spread of resistance. Although shortage of microbiology laboratory is indicated to impair this practice but prescription without microbiological investigation has been reported even in settings with laboratory facilities. Methods Semi structured key informant interviews with 31 prescribing medical doctors in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania were conducted from January to J… Show more
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