Antibiotic stewardship in pediatrics: global heath priority
Journal Title: Pediatric Review: International Journal of Pediatric Research - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 9
Abstract
Multidisciplinary antibiotic stewardship (AS) programs targeting both inpatient and outpatient antibiotic prescription to children need to be urgently developed in every country and implemented to tackle this global antibiotic menace.
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Roosy Aulakh
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