An antimicrobial stewardship intervention on antibiotic prophylaxis for transrectal prostate biopsies in a veteran population
This retrospective review describes changes in prophylactic antibiotic prescribing practices for Veterans undergoing transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy (TRUPB) and the incidence of post TRUPB infection-related hospitalizations before and after an antimicrobial stewardship intervention.
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| Main Authors: | Jessica Bennett, Tenley Ryan, Jane Eason, Neena Thomas-Gosain |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge University Press
2025-01-01
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| Series: | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology |
| Online Access: | https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2732494X25001664/type/journal_article |
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