Establishing Antibiotic Usage Surveillance Capabilities in New York State Hospitals Through an Antibiotic Stewardship Collaborative
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2021.04.010
Abstract: Background Antibiotic resistance resulting from inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics is a serious problem facing hospitals. To address this, the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) introduced an Antimicrobial Use and Resistance (AUR) Module. Reporting in this… read more here.
Keywords: antibiotic usage; antibiotic stewardship; stewardship collaborative; stewardship ... See more keywords
Impact of antibiotic usage on extended-spectrum β-lactamase producing Escherichia coli prevalence
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-91332-x
Abstract: An increase in antibiotic usage is considered to contribute to the emergence of antimicrobial resistance. Although experts are counting on the antimicrobial stewardship programs to reduce antibiotic usage, their effect remains uncertain. In this study,… read more here.
Keywords: prevalence; antibiotic usage; esbl producing; usage ... See more keywords
Postoperative systemic antibiotic usage in elective eyelid surgery: is it really necessary?
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DOI: 10.1080/01676830.2021.1901294
Abstract: Conclusions: Avoidance of systemic antibiotic prophylaxis for LTS and anterior ptosis repair procedures was not associated with increased SSI rates. Given that prescriptions of antibiotics carry the risk of side-effects and growing antimicrobial resistance, we… read more here.
Keywords: eyelid surgery; elective eyelid; postoperative systemic; antibiotic usage ... See more keywords
The Impact of Recent Antibiotic Usage on Oropharyngeal Neisseria spp. in MSM of Hanoi, Vietnam
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofx163.099
Abstract: Abstract Background Neisseria gonorrhea (NG) has a long history of gaining resistance to nearly all antimicrobials used for treatment since the 1930s, which makes susceptibility to last-line cephalosporins of dire importance. Horizontal gene transmission is… read more here.
Keywords: susceptibility; antibiotic usage; neisseria spp; msm hanoi ... See more keywords
Trends and correlation between antibiotic usage and resistance pattern among hospitalized patients at university hospitals in Korea, 2004 to 2012
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000013719
Abstract: Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the changing pattern of antibiotic usage and antimicrobial resistance of bacterial pathogens among hospitalized patients in Korea. We simultaneously investigated the correlation between antimicrobial resistance and… read more here.
Keywords: among hospitalized; 2004 2008; antibiotic usage; resistance ... See more keywords
Controlling antibiotic usage—A national analysis of General Practitioner/Family Doctor practices links overall antibiotic levels to demography, geography, comorbidity factors with local discretionary prescribing choices
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DOI: 10.1111/ijcp.13515
Abstract: Ecological studies show association between antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and inappropriate oral antibiotics use. Moderating antibiotic prescribing requires an understanding of all drivers of local prescribing. The aim was to quantify how much is determined by… read more here.
Keywords: prescribing; geography; antibiotic usage; usage national ... See more keywords
G162(P) Is antibiotic usage among children admitted for community acquired pneumonia (CAP) associated with seasonal variation?
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DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2019-rcpch.157
Abstract: Aims Primary objective is to analyse antibiotic usage among children admitted for CAP comparing summer and winter seasons in 2017–2018. Secondary objective is to determine other factors associated with antibiotic prescription. Methods This is a… read more here.
Keywords: antibiotic usage; among children; usage among; cap ... See more keywords
P1.23 Antibiotic usage and commensal pharyngeal neisseria of msm in hanoi, vietnam
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DOI: 10.1136/sextrans-2017-053264.131
Abstract: Introduction: Neisseria gonorrhoea (NG) is gaining resistance to last line cephalosporins; conferring resistance to almost all antimicrobials used to treat it since the 1930s. NG disproportionately affects men-who-have-sex-with-men (MSM) and sex workers. Neisseria are particularly… read more here.
Keywords: commensal; antibiotic usage; sex; msm hanoi ... See more keywords
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Rural People on Antibiotic Usage: Bangladesh Perspective
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DOI: 10.1177/09720634221088067
Abstract: Antibiotic resistance is a serious global health problem. This study endeavours to assess the current knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) regarding antibiotic usage among the rural people of Meherpur district, Bangladesh. This study followed quantitative… read more here.
Keywords: knowledge attitude; rural people; practice; antibiotic usage ... See more keywords
Knowledge and awareness of the general public and perception of pharmacists about antibiotic resistance
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DOI: 10.1186/s12889-018-5614-3
Abstract: BackgroundAntibiotic resistance (AR) continues to be a serious problem. Many factors contribute to AR, including inappropriate use of antibiotics, in which both healthcare professionals and patients play a contributing role. This study aimed to assess… read more here.
Keywords: deprived areas; general public; knowledge; affluent areas ... See more keywords
The landscape of antibiotic usage among COVID-19 patients in the early phase of pandemic: a Malaysian national perspective
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DOI: 10.1186/s40545-022-00404-4
Abstract: Background During the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, antibiotic usage among COVID-19 patients was noted to be high in many countries. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of antibiotic usage… read more here.
Keywords: among covid; usage; usage among; early phase ... See more keywords