A Handshake From Antimicrobial Stewardship Opens Doors for Infectious Disease Consultations
- PMID: 28186533
- DOI: 10.1093/cid/cix139
A Handshake From Antimicrobial Stewardship Opens Doors for Infectious Disease Consultations
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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