Publications by authors named "Yohannes Baye Embiale"
Article Synopsis
- Ciprofloxacin is a commonly used antibiotic in Ethiopia, but its use has strayed from standard treatment guidelines, contributing to increased antimicrobial resistance.
- A retrospective study reviewed 522 medical records from 2016, finding that most ciprofloxacin prescriptions were for urinary tract infections and that use was primarily in adults treated in outpatient settings.
- Only 30% of the prescriptions adhered to Ethiopian guidelines, with the majority of inappropriate use attributed to incorrect duration of treatment, though WHO standards were generally met in terms of indication, dosage, and frequency.
