Antibiotic prescribing to inpatients in Limpopo, South Africa: a multicentre point-prevalence survey.

Tiyani Comfort Mthombeni Johanita Riétte Burger Martha Susanna Lubbe Marlene Julyan

Published in: Antimicrobial resistance and infection control (2023)

The study serves as a baseline for ABU surveillance at the five regional hospitals in Limpopo Province. Lack of documentation indicates poor prescribing practices; ASP should address gaps by deploying evidence-based, multifaceted and stepwise interventions.

Keyphrases

south africa
primary care
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risk factors
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adverse drug
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randomized controlled trial
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