The Sore Throat and Antibiotic Resistance (STAR) Study in Malaysia: Nationwide Survey of Antibiotic Use for Upper Respiratory Tract Infection and Sore Throat.

Adv Ther · 2026 · PMC13065572 · PMID 41746560

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an increasing trendno p-value reported

There is an increasing trend toward self-medication for mild URTI symptoms, such as sore throat, nasal congestion, and cough.

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