Antibiotic Prescribing Patterns at COVID-19 Dedicated Wards in Bangladesh: Findings from a Single Center Study

• Published in: Infection prevention in practice Vol. 3; no. 2; p. 100134
• Main Authors: Molla, Md. Maruf Ahmed, Yeasmin, Mahmuda, Islam, Md. Khairul, Sharif, Md. Mohiuddin, Amin, Md. Robed, Nafisa, Tasnim, Ghosh, Asish Kumar, Parveen, Monira, Arif, Md. Masum Hossain, Alam, Junaid Abdullah Jamiul, Rizvi, Syed Jafar Raza, Saif-Ur-Rahman, K.M., Akram, Arifa, Shamsuzzaman, A.K.M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.06.2021; Elsevier
• Subjects: Antimicrobial resistance; Bangladesh; COVID-19; Point prevalence survey; SARS-CoV-2; Short Report; COVID-19; Bangladesh; SARS-CoV-2; Antimicrobial resistance; Point prevalence survey

As evidence is mounting regarding irrational and often unnecessary use of antibiotics during the COVID-19 pandemic a cross-sectional Point Prevalence Survey (PPS) (in accordance with WHO guideline) was conducted across COVID-19 dedicated wards in Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH). Antibiotic...