Authors: Gnimadi TAC, Kadio KJO, Camara A, Hounmenou CG, Camara SC, Bangoura ST, Ogoumma EH, Keita AK, Kaba D, Camara T, Youla Y, Diallo AD, Saliou Sow M, Mathew MJ, Keita AK, Tourรฉ A.
Abstract Summary
Guinea hospitals show concerning antibiotic overuse: 35% of patients receive antibiotics, rising to 83% for inpatients. Nearly all prescriptions (99.4%) are given empirically without lab testing. While 64% are WHO-recommended “Access” antibiotics, 33% are “Watch” category drugs requiring careful use. Urgent antimicrobial stewardship needed.
Why Brain? ๐ง
Study reveals 35% antibiotic prescription rate in Guinea hospitals, with 99% given empirically without testing. Highlights urgent need for antimicrobial stewardship to combat resistance in resource-limited settings.
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