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May 17, 2025

Evaluating Pediatric Antibiotic Prescribing Patterns And Their Impact On Antimicrobial Resistance In Severe Microbial Infections

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ZEZonash EhtishamFUFahim UllahASAbdul Saboor

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Retrospective analysis identifies prescribing trends among pediatric patients with severe infections, suggesting better practices are needed.

Key Points

  • 79% of critically ill pediatric patients received ceftriaxone, regardless of confirmed infection status, raising concerns about overprescription.
  • The most prevalent infections included lower respiratory tract infections and sepsis, with a majority of patients experiencing clinical improvement.
  • Conducted as a retrospective cross-sectional study, clinical data was gathered from 100 pediatric patients admitted in a defined timeframe.
  • Findings indicate that improved antibiotic prescribing practices could mitigate antimicrobial resistance risks in pediatric care.

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Ehtisham et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af2d76cf1dd9ea359e5420https://doi.org/10.63075/275jv663
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