A Point Prevalence Survey of Antibiotic Use in 18 Hospitals in Egypt

A Point Prevalence Survey of Antibiotic Use in 18 Hospitals in Egypt

Inappropriate antibiotic use leads to increased risk of antibiotic resistance and other adverse outcomes. The objectives of the study were to determine the prevalence and characteristics of antibiotic use in Egyptian hospitals to identify opportunities for quality improvement. A point prevalence sur...

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Main Authors: Maha Talaat, Tamer Saied, Amr Kandeel, Gehad A. Abo El-Ata, Amani El-Kholy, Soad Hafez, Ashraf Osman, Mohamed Abdel Razik, Ghada Ismail, Sherine El-Masry, Rami Galal, Mohamad Yehia, Amira Amer, David P. Calfee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-09-01
Series:Antibiotics
Subjects:
antibiotic use
prevalence survey
surgical prophylaxis
Egypt
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/3/3/450

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