Exploring the prescribing behaviours and the mind of antibiotic prescribers is critical for a successful antibiotic stewardship programme: Results of a survey from Eastern India.

Quantitative and qualitative analysis were used to ascertain practices, perceptions and barriers about antibiotic stewardship program (ASP) in an oncology hospital in eastern India. In 2014 and 2017, 62% and 69.1% of the patients audited were found to be on anti infective medications respectively.

Microbiology, infection control and infection related outcome in pediatric patients in an oncology center in Eastern India: Experience from Tata Medical Center, Kolkata.

Context: Infection is a major determinant in the outcome of patients with cancer.

Aims: The aim was to know the epidemiology and outcome of patients with cancer in a cancer care center in Eastern India.

Settings And Design: Retrospective study of pediatric patients in Tata Medical Center, Kolkata, India.