Point prevalence survey of antibiotics use among hospitalised neonates and children in Saudi Arabia: findings and implications

• Main Authors: Hind M. Alosaimi (Author), Mohammed K. Alshammari (Author), Mohammad M. Fetyani (Author), Maha S. Allehidan (Author), Tahani J. Almalki (Author), Khansa H. Hussain (Author), Haifaa H. Hussain (Author), Mohammed D. Althobaiti (Author), Abrar S. Alharbi (Author), Atheer A. Alharthi (Author), Amosha A. Al-shammari (Author), Zainab A. Al Jamea (Author), Rayed A. Alamro (Author), Ali Najmi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2024-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background Neonates and children are more susceptible to a variety of infections, leading to frequent antibiotic prescriptions. However, the inappropriate use of antibiotics leads to antibiotic resistance and higher mortality rates. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the prevalence of antibiot...