Implementation and impact of pediatric antimicrobial stewardship programs: a systematic scoping review
Abstract Background Antibiotics are the most common medicines prescribed to children in hospitals and the community, with a high proportion of potentially inappropriate use. Antibiotic misuse increases the risk of toxicity, raises healthcare costs, and selection of resistance. The primary aim of thi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-01-01
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| Series: | Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-019-0659-3 |