A high prevalence of antibiotic use at two large teaching hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a point prevalence survey

• Main Authors: Kassa Haile Merga (Author), Edlawit Mesfin Getachew (Author), Ayako Wendy Fujita (Author), Mahlet Abayneh (Author), Jesse T. Jacob (Author), Solomon Ali (Author), Hayat Oumer Melesse (Author), Ahmed Babiker (Author), Liya Sisay Getachew (Author), Tsegaye Hailu (Author), Jemal Mohammed (Author), Bethelhem Solomon (Author), Paulina A. Rebolledo (Author), Alemseged Abdissa (Author), Russell R. Kempker (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Cambridge University Press, 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Objective: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) renders many bacterial infections untreatable and results in substantial morbidity and mortality worldwide. Understanding antibiotic use in clinical settings including hospitals is critical to optimize antibiotic use and prevent resistance. Design:...