Low diagnostic yield and time to diagnostic confirmation results in prolonged use of antimicrobials in critically ill children
<strong>Background: </strong>Broad-spectrum antimicrobial therapy is a key driver of antimicrobial resistance. Here, we aimed to review indications for antimicrobial therapy, determine the proportion of suspected bacterial infections that are confirmed by culture, and assess the time tak...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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F1000Research
2021
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