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. 2008 Feb 2;2:35–39.

Table 3.

Survey results

Question Do not agree Agree
Colds require antibiotic treatment 55% 45%
Viruses require antibiotic treatment 30% 70%
Yellow nasal mucous requires antibiotic treatment 14% 86%
Coughing up yellow mucous requires antibiotic treatment 8% 92%
My doctor does not give me antibiotics even when I think I need them 42% 58%
I am satisfied when my doctor tells me I don’t need an antibiotic 5% 95%
Has a doctor ever discussed antibiotic resistance with you? 32% 68%
Should antibiotic resistance be discussed with you? 12% 88%