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Practice/knowledge - antibiotic and antifungal policies in neonatal units
This study aimed to explore antibiotic and antifungal policies in British and Irish neonatal units
Abstract:
OBJECTIVES: To review antibiotic and antifungal policies in British and Irish neonatal units (NNUs). METHODS: A telephone survey was performed regarding empirical antimicrobial guidelines of NNUs in the UK and Republic of Ireland. RESULTS: The response rate was 91% (202 of 222 NNUs). The guidelines from all responding units covered group B Streptococcus and Escherichia coli, the most more...
International Classification:
Practice/knowledge - antibiotic and antifungal policies in neonatal units
Categories:
antibiotic and antifungal policies in neonatal units
Geography:
Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom
J Antimicrob Chemother,
Vol: 61 Page: 743-5 March 2008 A. M. Fernando; P. T. Heath; E. N. Menson