Point prevalence survey of antibiotics use among hospitalised neonates and children in Saudi Arabia: findings and implications

Point prevalence survey of antibiotics use among hospitalised neonates and children in Saudi Arabia: findings and implications

Background Neonates and children are more susceptible to a variety of infections, leading to frequent antibiotic prescriptions. However, the inappropriate use of antibiotics leads to antibiotic resistance and higher mortality rates. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the prevalence of antibiot...

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Main Authors: Hind M. Alosaimi, Mohammed K. Alshammari, Mohammad M. Fetyani, Maha S. Allehidan, Tahani J. Almalki, Khansa H. Hussain, Haifaa H. Hussain, Mohammed D. Althobaiti, Abrar S. Alharbi, Atheer A. Alharthi, Amosha A. Al-shammari, Zainab A. Al Jamea, Rayed A. Alamro, Ali Najmi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2024-12-01
Series:Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice
Subjects:
Antibiotics
children
point prevalence survey
Saudi Arabia
antimicrobial resistance
AWaRe classification
Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/20523211.2024.2371411

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