A Handshake From Antimicrobial Stewardship Opens Doors for Infectious Disease Consultations.

Messacar, Kevin; Campbell, Kristen; Pearce, Kelly; Pyle, Laura; Hurst, Amanda L; Child, Jason; Parker, Sarah K · Clin Infect Dis · 2017

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Abstract

Implementation of a unique in-person pediatric antimicrobial stewardship program was associated with a significant increase in infectious disease consultations at a quaternary care children's hospital. This study demonstrates that antimicrobial stewardship programs support, and do not compete with, infectious disease programs.

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