Table 2.
Repartition of the utilization of antibiotics prior to admission.
| Patients (N = 141, 100%) | Characteristics n (%) |
|---|---|
| Patients who used antibiotics | 80 (56.70%) |
|
Number of antibiotics used 1 |
23 (28.70%) |
| 2 to 5 | 57 (71.30%) |
| Antibiotics used | |
| Amoxicillin | 16 (20.0%) |
| Amoxicillin + metronidazole | 14 (17.50%) |
| Amoxicillin + ciprofloxacin | 12 (15.0%) |
| Others (ampicillin, cloxacillin, erythromycin, co-trimoxazole) | 38 (47.50%) |
| Type of use | |
| Self-administration | 38 (47.50%) |
| Medical prescription | 36 (45.0%) |
| Relatives’ advice | 6 (7.50%) |