Indications for medical antibiotic prophylaxis and potential targets for antimicrobial stewardship intervention: a narrative review

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Pattern of Antibiotic Use among Hospitalized Patients according to WHO Access, Watch, Reserve (AWaRe) Classification: Findings from a Point Prevalence Survey in Bangladesh

“…In addition to this, due to the fear of COVID-19, there might be an increased use of antibiotics as medical prophylaxis which might reduce the HAI considerably [ 31 ]. The similar prevalence of antimicrobial use as medical prophylaxis was found in Pakistan (57.4%) [ 26 ], hence, there are research gaps regarding appropriate indications for antimicrobial use as medical prophylaxis [ 33 ]. Regarding SP, a single dose of antibiotic for 24 h is sufficient for preventing infections [ 34 , 35 ].…”

Porphyrin Polymers Bearing N,N′-Ethylene Crosslinkers as Photosensitizers against Bacteria

“…The following supporting information can be downloaded at: https:// www.mdpi.com/article/10.3390/polym14224936/s1, Materials; Instrumentation; Figure S1: 1 Institutional Review Board Statement: Not applicable.…”

“…Since the 1950s, antibiotics have saved millions of lives both in immunocompetent and immunocompromised patients. They allowed the development of complex medical interventions and specialties that were not possible before [1]. However, the emergence of bacteria resistant to these drugs has proven to be one of the most serious concerns in recent times [2].…”

Recurring Osteomyelitis Caused by Clostridium celerecrescens in an Adolescent After Motocross Trauma: The Importance of Multidisciplinary Care

“…However, the 9-day-course was longer than currently recommended for open fractures. 7 Yet, apparently it did not suffice to prevent a relapse. Second, imaging turned out to be pivotal in showing the presence of bone sequestrations that prompted another revision and led to ultimately decisive source control, alongside the appropriate antibacterial therapy.…”