Antibiotic Use and Associated Risk Factors for Antibiotic Prescribing in COVID-19 Hospitalized Patients.

Alysa J MartinStephanie ShulderDavid DobrzynskiKatelyn QuartuccioKelly E Pillinger

Published in: Journal of pharmacy practice (2021)

There were high rates of antibiotic prescribing with low rates of microbiologically confirmed bacterial co-infection. Many patients received more than 1 course of antibiotics during hospitalization. This study highlights the importance and demand for appropriate antibiotic stewardship practices in COVID-19 patients.

Keyphrases

primary care
sars cov
end stage renal disease
chronic kidney disease
ejection fraction
coronavirus disease
newly diagnosed
healthcare
prognostic factors
adverse drug
emergency department
electronic health record