Establishing a baseline of antibiotic use in Massachusetts jails reveals heterogeneity in quantity of prescriptions and duration of therapy

Autor: Bart R. Szewczyk, Rebecca Tenner, Emily Grussing, Maureen Campion, Gabriela Andujar Vazquez, Tara Bylsma, Shira Doron, Alysse G. Wurcel
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology, Vol 3 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2732-494X
DOI: 10.1017/ash.2023.175
Popis: Optimizing antibiotic prescribing is a crucial element of the fight against antibiotic resistance. Antibiotic prescribing patterns in jails have not been studied. We established a baseline of antibiotic prescribing between Massachusetts jails. We detected heterogeneity in quantity and duration of antibiotic prescriptions, revealing an opportunity for improved practice.
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