Susceptibility reporting and antibiotic prescribing for UTIs in the inpatient setting: A nudge toward improved stewardship
Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in the inpatient, observation, and emergency department settings. Although many UTI-causing pathogens are susceptible to oral β-lactams, these agents are not tested directly, and susceptibility is extrapolated from other agents. To improve the u...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Cambridge University Press
2022-07-01
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Series: | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology |
Online Access: | https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2732494X22000857/type/journal_article |