Antibiotic Myths for the Infectious Diseases Clinician.

McCreary, Erin K; Johnson, Melissa D; Jones, Travis M; Spires, S Shaefer; Davis, Angelina E; Dyer, April P; Ashley, Elizabeth Dodds; Gallagher, Jason C · Clin Infect Dis · 2023

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Abstract

Antimicrobials are commonly prescribed and often misunderstood. With more than 50% of hospitalized patients receiving an antimicrobial agent at any point in time, judicious and optimal use of these drugs is paramount to advancing patient care. This narrative will focus on myths relevant to nuanced consultation from infectious diseases specialists, particularly surrounding specific considerations for a variety of antibiotics.

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