Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns and Antimicrobial Prescription Trends in a Tertiary Care Hospital
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https://doi.org/10.48047/Keywords:
Antibiotic utilization, antimicrobial resistance, prescribing patterns, tertiary care hospital, antimicrobial stewardshipAbstract
Background:
Antibiotics are among the most commonly prescribed drugs in healthcare settings, but their inappropriate use contributes significantly to the rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Monitoring antibiotic utilization patterns in tertiary care hospitals is essential to identify
prescribing trends and inform strategies to promote rational use of antibiotics.
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