Publications by authors named "Arfa Batool"
Article Synopsis
- - Previous studies in Pakistan have shown a significant over-prescribing of antibiotics for COVID-19 patients, despite a low occurrence of bacterial infections, contributing to worsening antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
- - A review of medical records from three hospitals included 284 patients, predominantly male and middle-aged, with a majority prescribed antibiotics despite only a few having confirmed bacterial infections.
- - The findings highlight the alarming trend of excessive antibiotic use during hospital stays for COVID-19, indicating an urgent need for improved prescribing practices, especially greater utilization of Access antibiotics.