A Retrospective Study of the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Utilization and Quality of Antibiotic Use in a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital in Low-Resource Settings

A Retrospective Study of the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Utilization and Quality of Antibiotic Use in a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital in Low-Resource Settings

<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Improper use of systemic antibiotics remains a significant concern in hospital settings, contributing to increased antimicrobial resistance and suboptimal clinical outcomes. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated this issue. This study aimed to evaluate long-term...

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Main Authors: Vedrana Barišić, Tijana Kovačević, Maja Travar, Ana Golić Jelić, Pedja Kovačević, Dragana Milaković, Ranko Škrbić
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-05-01
Series:Antibiotics
Subjects:
antibiotic utilization
defined daily dose (DDD)
COVID-19
AWaRe classification
tertiary care hospital
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/14/6/535
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