AMR (antimicrobial resistance) is a growing problem. #COVID19 is adding to it. Antibiotics don't treat COVID; using them to do so risks accelerating AMR.
STUDY finds "a substantial prevalence of MDRO (multidrug-resistant organisms) infection (42.1%) in COVID-19 patients, and a notable overall proportion of antibiotic use (76.2%)." This highlights "the urgent need to enhance antimicrobial stewardship strategies to mitigate the risks associated with future pandemics."
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