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Antimicrobial

Strategies for Implementing Antibiotic Stewardship Program in an Institution

Citation Information : Strategies for Implementing Antibiotic Stewardship Program in an Institution. Pediatr Inf Dis 2020; 2 (4):155-157.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10081-1284

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 01-12-2020

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2020; The Author(s).


Abstract

Antibiotics have revolutionized the practice of medicine and antibiotic stewardship programs are being put in place so that the benefits of this revolution are not offset by its rampant and unscientific use. The antimicrobial stewardship program is in its infancy. It has much scope for growth and a tremendous potential for promoting evidence-based therapy for infectious disease. An attempt is made in this article to put together strategies for its effective implementation in healthcare facilities.


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