A multicenter point prevalence survey of antibiotic use in Punjab, Pakistan: findings and implications

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Authors

Zikria Saleem · Universiti Sains Malaysia

Mohamed Azmi Hassali · Universiti Sains Malaysia

Ann Versporten · University of Antwerp

Brian Godman · University of Liverpool

Furqan Khurshid Hashmi · University of the Punjab

Herman Goossens · University of Antwerp

Fahad Saleem ·

Abstract

Unnecessary prophylactic antibiotic use is extremely high, and broad-spectrum prescribing is common among hospitals in Pakistan. There is an urgent need to work on the national action plan of Pakistan on antibiotic resistance to address this.

Topics & Keywords

Antibiotic Use and Resistance Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Expert Review of Anti-infective Therapy

Volume 17, Issue 4, pp. 285-293

DOI: 10.1080/14787210.2019.1581063

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