From: The knowledge and expectations of parents about the role of antibiotic treatment in upper respiratory tract infection – a survey among parents attending the primary physician with their sick child
Question
Rate of "yes" answer (percent)
Antibiotics don't help in URTI
37%
The illness is self-limited
28%
Misuse of antibiotics may cause harm
78%
URTI is usually caused by a virus
60%
Alternative medications may help
63%