Antibiotic use for inpatient newborn care with suspected infection: EN-BIRTH multi-country validation study

• Main Authors: Ahmed Ehsanur Rahman (Author), Aniqa Tasnim Hossain (Author), Sojib Bin Zaman (Author), Nahya Salim (Author), Ashish K.C (Author), Louise T. Day (Author), Shafiqul Ameen (Author), Harriet Ruysen (Author), Edward Kija (Author), Kimberly Peven (Author), Tazeen Tahsina (Author), Anisuddin Ahmed (Author), Qazi Sadeq-ur Rahman (Author), Jasmin Khan (Author), Stefanie Kong (Author), Harry Campbell (Author), Tedbabe Degefie Hailegebriel (Author), Pavani K. Ram (Author), Shamim A. Qazi (Author), Shams El Arifeen (Author), Joy E. Lawn (Author), EN-BIRTH Study Group (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background An estimated 30 million neonates require inpatient care annually, many with life-threatening infections. Appropriate antibiotic management is crucial, yet there is no routine measurement of coverage. The Every Newborn Birth Indicators Research Tracking in Hospitals (EN-BIRTH) stu...