Table 3 Antibiotic utilization patterns based on STG for acute diarrheal diseases in Hiwot Fana Specialized University Hospital; August 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022
Antibiotic usage | Prescribed in line with STG | Not prescribed in line with STG | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Given antibiotic for bloody diarrhea | 49 | 14.76% | 0 | 0.00% |
Given IV fluid for severe diarrhea | 6 | 1.81% | 0 | 0.00% |
Given antibiotic for non-bloody diarrhea | 0 | 0.00% | 216 | 65.06% |
Not given antibiotic for non-bloody diarrhea | 61 | 18.37% | 0 | 0.00% |
Total | 116 | 34.94% | 216 | 65.06% |