Antimicrobial stewardship in children: Where to from here?

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an ever-developing global threat and children are becoming increasingly affected. In addition to established antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) measures, it is important to recognise the need for a paediatric focus to manage the physiological and pathological differences unique to children. Most studies on paediatric AMS are drawn from resource-rich, hospital settings.