Prescription Practices and Usage of Antimicrobials in a Tertiary Teaching Hospital in Rwanda: A Call for Antimicrobial Stewardship

• Main Authors: Acsa Igizeneza (Author), Leopold Bitunguhari (Author), Florence Masaisa (Author), Innocent Hahirwa (Author), Lorette D. Uwamahoro (Author), Osee Sebatunzi (Author), Nathalie Umugwaneza (Author), Ines Pauwels (Author), Ann Versporten (Author), Erika Vlieghe (Author), Ayman Ahmed (Author), Jean Claude S. Ngabonziza (Author), Caroline Theunissen (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2024-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<b>Background:</b> Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global problem that results in high morbidity and mortality, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Inappropriate use of antimicrobials is a major driver of AMR. This study aimed to evaluate the rate and quality of antimic...