Impact of syndrome-specific antimicrobial stewardship interventions on use of and resistance to fluoroquinolones: An interrupted time series analysis
ConclusionsAntimicrobial stewardship interventions focused on specific syndromes may be effective in reducing fluoroquinolone use. In our hospital, reduction in fluoroquinolone use resulted in increased fluoroquinolone susceptibility in P aeruginosa, but not other Enterobacteriaceae or C difficile.
Source: American Journal of Infection Control - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
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