[Antibiotic consumption at Antananarivo University Hospital: prevalence and strategic challenges].

Introduction: Very few studies have been conducted on antibiotic consumption in Madagascar. The objective of this study was to describe antibiotic consumption in a tertiary university hospital in Antananarivo, Madagascar to more clearly define good antibiotic use strategies.

Materials And Method: A one-day prevalence survey was conducted on 5 April 2011 in the 339-bed Befelatanana Hospital with a bed occupation rate of 65.