Antibiotic consumption among hospitalized neonates and children in Punjab province, Pakistan.

Zia Ui Mustafa Muhammad SalmanMuhammad YasirBrian GodmanHafiz Abdul MajeedMahpara KanwalMaryam IqbalMuhammad Bilal RiazKhezar Hayat Syed Shahzad Hasan

Published in: Expert review of anti-infective therapy (2021)

Our findings indicate that empirical antimicrobials use among hospitalized children is highly prevalent in Pakistan. The utilization of 'Watch' category of antimicrobials is frequent, stressing immediate action.

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young adults
tertiary care
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