Antibiotic prescribing practices and antibiotic use quality indicators in Luang Prabang, Lao PDR: a point prevalence survey in a tertiary care hospital

Abstract Context The increase and global dissemination of antibiotic resistance limit the use of antibiotics to prevent and treat infections. Implementing antibiotic stewardship programs guided by local data on prescription profiles is a useful strategy to reduce the burden of antibiotic resistance....

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Published in:	BMC Infectious Diseases
Main Authors:	Christelle Elias, Nay Thi Ha, Onanong Sengvilaipaserth, Athip Phaychith, Vilada Chansamouth, Valy Phongsavath, Bounxou Keohavong, Khamsay Detleuxay, Phaylinh Maniphonh, Thongphout Soukhaseum, Philippe Vanhems, François-Xavier Babin
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2024-08-01
Subjects:	Antibiotic Antibiotic stewardship Guidelines LMICs Antibiotic resistance
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-024-09614-4