Improvement of antibiotic use in sore throat, tonsillitis and acute otitis media in Palestine: a prospective full cycle audit.

Introduction: Antibiotics are commonly prescribed for upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) which are generally caused by viral pathogens and do not require antibiotics under most circumstances. Adherence to the international guidelines regarding the necessity of prescribing antibiotics and the selection of antibiotics used for these illnesses have never been reviewed in West Bank.

Methodology: This study was a prospective full cycle audit and re-audit done in West Bank, Palestine.