Antimicrobial stewardship implementation before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in the acute care settings: a systematic review

Abstract Introduction Antibiotics are widely administered for various indications, leading to increased antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in acute care hospitals. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) effective strategies should be used to maintain the rational use o...

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Main Authors: Rasha Abdelsalam Elshenawy, Nkiruka Umaru, Amal Bandar Alharbi, Zoe Aslanpour
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-02-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-15072-5