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November 17, 2021
Shortest Effective Durations of Antimicrobial Therapy focus of CASP’s observance of World Antimicrobials Awareness Week
More than half of all patients receive at least one antimicrobial agent during their hospital stay. At the Medical Center as with other facilities, patients sometimes receive treatment that is longer than needed for common infections. Reducing unnecessary antimicrobial exposure is essential to preserving the efficacy of these drugs for the future. Carolina Antimicrobial Stewardship …