Antibiotic prescribing patterns for bacterial superinfection of mpox: A retrospective cohort study in an urban center.

William F SimmonsJeannie D ChanJehan Z Budak Shireesha DhanireddyMargaret L GreenRupali Jain Santiago Neme Krista RietbergAlison C RoxbyJohn B LynchChloe Bryson-Cahn

Published in: Antimicrobial stewardship & healthcare epidemiology : ASHE (2023)

Bacterial superinfection and antibiotic prescribing in the setting of the current mpox outbreak are not well described in the literature. This retrospective observational study revealed low prevalence (11%) of outpatient antibiotic prescribing for bacterial superinfection of mpox lesions; at least 3 prescriptions (23%) were unnecessary.

Keyphrases

primary care
adverse drug
risk factors
emergency department
single cell