The Need for Ongoing Antimicrobial Stewardship during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Actionable Recommendations

The Need for Ongoing Antimicrobial Stewardship during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Actionable Recommendations

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, which has significant impact on global health care delivery, occurs amid the ongoing global health crisis of antimicrobial resistance. Early data demonstrated that bacterial and fungal co-infection with COVID-19 remain low and indiscriminate use of antimi...

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Main Authors: Wei Ping Khor, Omotayo Olaoye, Nikki D’Arcy, Eva M. Krockow, Rasha Abdelsalam Elshenawy, Victoria Rutter, Diane Ashiru-Oredope
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-12-01
Series:Antibiotics
Subjects:
antimicrobial stewardship
COVID-19
pharmacy
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/9/12/904
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Summary:The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, which has significant impact on global health care delivery, occurs amid the ongoing global health crisis of antimicrobial resistance. Early data demonstrated that bacterial and fungal co-infection with COVID-19 remain low and indiscriminate use of antimicrobials during the pandemic may worsen antimicrobial resistance It is, therefore, essential to maintain the ongoing effort of antimicrobial stewardship activities in all sectors globally.
ISSN:2079-6382

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