Codes

This variable is not available for any of the currently selected samples.

Description

For young children who ever had measles, MEASLESTREANTIB indicates whether the illness was treated by antibiotics. Though measles is a viral infection that antibiotics cannot cure, it can lead to secondary bacterial infections (such as bacterial pneumonia) that would be treated by antibiotics.

Comparability

MEASLESTREANTIB has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

MEASLESTREANTIB is a country-specific variable not included in the standard DHS questionnaire.

Universe