Antimicrobial Prescribing Practices in Hospital Settings in Italy: A Retrospective Study

Antimicrobial Prescribing Practices in Hospital Settings in Italy: A Retrospective Study

Background: This study aims to evaluate the antimicrobial prescribing practices in hospital settings in Italy, focusing on the appropriateness of antibiotic use. Methods: This study was carried out through a retrospective review of medical records of patients admitted in three public hospitals locat...

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Main Authors:	Francesco Napolitano, Concetta Paola Pelullo, Monica Lamberti, Giovanna Donnarumma, Gabriella Di Giuseppe
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2023-01-01
Series:	Antibiotics
Subjects:	antibiotics antimicrobial resistance appropriateness hospital prescriptions Italy
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/12/2/218

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