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Limited Role for Antibiotics in COVID-19: Scarce Evidence of Bacterial Coinfection

2020-06-18 infectious diseases Title + abstract only
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BackgroundThere is currently a paucity of data describing bacterial coinfections, related antibiotic prescribing patterns, and the potential role of antimicrobial stewardship in the care of patients infected with SARS-CoV-2. MethodsThis prospective, observational study was conducted from March 10, 2020 to April 21, 2020 in admitted patients with confirmed COVID-19. Patients were included if [≥] 18 years old and admitted to the hospital for further treatment. Data was collected via chart revi...

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