Use of microbiology tests in the era of increasing AMR rates– a multicentre hospital cohort study

Use of microbiology tests in the era of increasing AMR rates– a multicentre hospital cohort study

Abstract Background Effective use of microbiology test results may positively influence patient outcomes and limit the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics. However, studies indicate that their potential is not fully utilized. We investigated microbiology test ordering practices and the use of test res...

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Main Authors: Brita Skodvin, Jannicke S. Wathne, P. Christoffer Lindemann, Stig Harthug, Roy M. Nilsen, Esmita Charani, Heidi Syre, Baard R. Kittang, Lars K. S. Kleppe, Ingrid Smith
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-02-01
Series:Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
Subjects:
Microbiology testing
Antibiotic prescribing
Antimicrobial resistance
Hospitals
Cohort study
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13756-019-0480-z

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