Febrile illnesses in children in Tanzania most often due to viral infections
Friday, February 28, 2014 - 07:02
in Health & Medicine
Most children ill with fever in Tanzania suffer from a viral infection. A research team systematically assessed the causes of febrile illnesses in Tanzanian children. According to the results, in most cases a treatment with antimalarials or antibiotics is not required. The finding has the potential to improve the rational use of antimicrobials, and thus reduce costs and drug resistance.