Abstract:Antibiotic resistance is a global problem, and Bangladesh is a significant contributor to this owing to its poor healthcare standards and the misuse and overuse of antibiotics. The available studies suggest that antibiotic self-medication is highly prevalent in developing countries due to easy availability and poor regulatory controls for selling these drugs. Over-prescribing and inappropriate use of antibiotics contribute to the emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Bangladesh. Few studies in low and… Show more
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