The Evolving Role of Antimicrobial Stewardship in Management of Multidrug Resistant Infections.
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This article summarizes the current literature describing how antimicrobial stewardship interventions impact antimicrobial resistance. Discussion includes why we need stewardship, how to collaborate with team members, and the evidence of stewardship's impact on resistance.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Infectious disease clinics of North America
دوره 30 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2016