Antibiotic use in pediatric acute care hospitals: an analysis of antibiotic consumption data from Germany, 2013 –2020

ConclusionSignificant heterogeneity in ACD and prescription of different antibiotic classes as well as high prescription rates for cephalosporins and an increased use of reserve antibiotics indicate improvable antibiotic prescribing quality. AMS programs should urgently prioritize these issues to reduce antimicrobial resistance.
Source: Infection - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research