Planning and development of an antimicrobial stewardship program in penitentiary facilities: strategies to optimize therapeutic prescribing and reduce the incidence of antibiotic resistance

• Main Authors: Ludovica Mazzoleni (Author), Andrea Zovi (Author), Cinzia D'Angelo (Author), Cecilia Borsino (Author), Nicola Cocco (Author), Raffella Carla Lombardo (Author), Roberto Ranieri (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2023-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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IntroductionIn correctional facilities, due to the high incidence of bacterial infections, antibiotics are widely prescribed. As a result, it may occur a massive and improper use of antibiotics, which promotes the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. However, in literature, specific experie...