Publications by authors named "Ana Sofia Rojas-Ramirez"
Ther Adv Infect Dis
November 2023
Article Synopsis
- Millions of snake bites are reported globally each year, but clinical guidelines typically advise against using prophylactic antibiotics for these cases.
- A study conducted in Colombia analyzed 643 patients with snake bites from 2015 to 2022, revealing that most had mild injuries and over half received antivenom, yet a high percentage (63.5%) were prescribed antibiotics, mainly for prophylaxis despite many being inappropriate.
- The findings highlight the need for local clinical guidelines to prevent the overprescription of antibiotics, which contributes to antimicrobial resistance.
