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Evaluating Antibiotic Review Timing, Clinical Characteristics, and Stewardship Interventions to Confront Antimicrobial Resistance: A Retrospective Cohort Study of 640 Patients in Two UK Hospitals Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic

2025-07-03 infectious diseases Title + abstract only
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IntroductionAntimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a critical global health threat, with projections of 10 million annual deaths by 2050 if left unaddressed. Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) initiatives, such as the UKHSA Start Smart - Then Focus (SSTF) framework, are vital for optimising antibiotic use. However, the COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted AMS practices, leading to increased empirical prescribing and reduced opportunities for timely antibiotic review. MethodsThis retrospective c...

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