Abstract
Among 125 inpatients with diabetic foot infections managed by a multidisciplinary foot ulcer unit, knowledge of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus colonisation status assisted decision-making to prescribe appropriately or with-hold empiric anti-methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus therapy. Despite adherence to national guidelines, apparent overuse of anti-pseudomonal therapy was frequent, providing potential antimicrobial stewardship opportunities.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 533-536 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Internal Medicine Journal |
Volume | 49 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Apr 2019 |