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Medical misinformation is putting children at risk, New Zealand study warns

Medical misinformation may delay treatment for children, a case report warns. The New Zealand study describes the case of a 9-year-old girl who developed serious complications when her parents did not follow the course of antibiotics prescribed to treat a cat scratch, instead using silver nitrate at home.

Medical misinformation is putting children at risk, New Zealand study warns

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