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. 2017 May 15;64(10):1449-1452.
doi: 10.1093/cid/cix139.

A Handshake From Antimicrobial Stewardship Opens Doors for Infectious Disease Consultations

Kevin Messacar  1   2 , Kristen Campbell  3 , Kelly Pearce  4 , Laura Pyle  3 , Amanda L Hurst  5 , Jason Child  5 , Sarah K Parker  2   4
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A Handshake From Antimicrobial Stewardship Opens Doors for Infectious Disease Consultations

Kevin Messacar et al. Clin Infect Dis. .

Abstract

Implementation of a unique in-person pediatric antimicrobial stewardship program was associated with a significant increase in infectious disease consultations at a quaternary care children's hospital. This study demonstrates that antimicrobial stewardship programs support, and do not compete with, infectious disease programs.

Keywords: antimicrobial stewardship; consultation; curbside..

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