Antimicrobial use for selected diseases in cats in Switzerland

Antimicrobial use for selected diseases in cats in Switzerland

Abstract Background Antibiotic use in human and veterinary medicine is considered a main driver of antimicrobial resistance. Although guidelines to promote appropriate use of antimicrobials in veterinary patients have been developed, antibiotic overprescription is assumed to be a common problem. The...

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Main Authors: K. Schmitt, C. Lehner, S. Schuller, G. Schüpbach-Regula, M. Mevissen, R. Peter, C. R. Müntener, H. Naegeli, B. Willi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-03-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
Antibiotic prescription
Antimicrobial stewardship
Resistance
Guidelines
Acute upper respiratory tract disease
Feline lower urinary tract disease
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12917-019-1821-0

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