The continuous overuse and misuse of antibiotics have increased antibiotic resistance in microorganisms by inducing them to acquire new resistant mechanisms. Due to antibiotic resistance, it is becoming challenging to treat infections such as salmonellosis, tuberculosis, and pneumonia. In addition, antimicrobial-resistant infections cause more severe diseases, prolonged hospitalization, and healthcare costs. To improve the appropriate prescription and use of antibiotics among the physicians and patients, respectively, Antimicrobial Stewardship was established.
It offers guidelines to healthcare facilities to promote the appropriate use of antibiotics. To know more about Antimicrobial Stewardship , join the Critical Care and Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Anil Kumar , in our exclusive webinar on 16 th May 2022 , 3:00 PM IST onwards . Session highlights: Global burden of AMR AMR in…
