Trends in Antibiotic Use in a Large Children’s Hospital in London (United Kingdom): 5 Years of Point Prevalence Surveys

<i>Background</i>: Antibiotics are commonly prescribed in paediatrics. As their excessive use contributes to adverse drug events, increased healthcare costs, and antimicrobial resistance, antimicrobial stewardship initiatives are essential to optimising medical care. These single-centre...

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Main Authors: Kevin Meesters, Faye Chappell, Alicia Demirjian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-02-01
Series:Antibiotics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/13/2/172