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- Antibiotic consumption in Portugal: 2010 and 2011Publication . Pinho, S.; Ramalhinho, Isabel; Filipe Mota, H.The use of antibiotics has contributed to a marked decrease in morbidity caused by communicable and infec- tious diseases over the past few years. The aim of our study is to evaluate the use of antibiotics in clinic in 2010 and 2011, considering two different methodologies: the defined daily dose per 1000 inhabitants per day (DHD) and the number of packages per 1000 inhabitants per day (PHD).
- Urinary tract infections: outpatient antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance in the Algarve regionPublication . Ramalhinho, Isabel; Magalhaes, J.; Pinho, S.; Ataide Ferreira, J.; Cavaco, A.; Mota Filipe, H.; Cabrita da Silva, J.Background and objective: Microbial resistance to antibiotics continues to emerge as a significant global health concern. The misuse of antibiotics is an important factor contributing to the development of antibiotic resistance by bacteria. Urinary tract infection is among the most common bacterial infections, being Escherichia coli the main etiological agent.