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Parental beliefs about indications for antibiotics (n=114)
| Condition | Number of parents stating that antibiotics are indicated (%) |
|---|---|
| Ear infections | 98 (86) |
| Urine infections | 89 (78) |
| Pharyngitis/strep throat | 88 (77) |
| Bronchitis | 56 (49) |
| Sinus colds | 23 (20) |
| Cough | 14 (12) |
| Colds | 9 (8) |
| Influenza | 9 (8) |
| Fever | 7 (6) |
| Diarrhea | 6 (5) |
| Asthma | 6 (5) |
| Allergies | 2 (2) |
Parents were asked to select none, any or all of the above list of conditions from a checklist and so multiple responses were possible
