Table 2 Indication and inappropriateness of antibiotic use among patients involved in study (n = 1185)
Indication | Patient receiving antibiotics | Inappropriate N (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Frequency (N) | Percent (%) | ||
Skin and soft tissue infection | 363 | 30.7 | 285 (78.5) |
Respiratory tract infection | 323 | 27.2 | 203 (62.8) |
Urinary tract infection | 183 | 15.4 | 138 (75.4) |
Gastrointestinal infection | 140 | 11.8 | 96 (68.6) |
Pre-operative Prophylaxis | 142 | 12.0 | 96 (67.6) |
Blood stream infection | 34 | 3.0 | 14 (41.2) |