The pattern of antibiotic utilisation among intensive care unit patients hospitalised in a Gauteng (South African) provincial tertiary hospital: Comparing findings before and during COVID-19

The pattern of antibiotic utilisation among intensive care unit patients hospitalised in a Gauteng (South African) provincial tertiary hospital: Comparing findings before and during COVID-19

Background. Various mechanisms may contribute to and direct the progression of antibiotic resistance. A prominent driver associated with antibiotic resistance is inappropriate use or consumption. The sudden emergence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 ) changed the conventional practices rel...

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Main Authors: L Spinickum, Z Booth, S Leigh-de Rapper
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: South African Medical Association 2024-07-01
Series:South African Medical Journal
Subjects:
antibiotics
antibiotic prescribing
antibiotic use
AwaRE antibiotics
COVID
PDD
Online Access:https://samajournals.co.za/index.php/samj/article/view/1812
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