Antibiotic prescribing patterns for bacterial superinfection of mpox: A retrospective cohort study in an urban center.

Authors :: Simmons WF
Chan JD
Budak JZ
Dhanireddy S
Green ML
Jain R
Neme S
Rietberg K
Roxby AC
Lynch JB
Bryson-Cahn C
Source :: Antimicrobial stewardship & healthcare epidemiology : ASHE [Antimicrob Steward Healthc Epidemiol] 2023 Jun 29; Vol. 3 (1), pp. e108. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Jun 29 (Print Publication: 2023).
Publication Year :: 2023
Abstract: Bacterial superinfection and antibiotic prescribing in the setting of the current mpox outbreak are not well described in the literature. This retrospective observational study revealed low prevalence (11%) of outpatient antibiotic prescribing for bacterial superinfection of mpox lesions; at least 3 prescriptions (23%) were unnecessary.<br />Competing Interests: R.J. serves as a clinical consultant for Wolters-Kluwer for their online content. All other authors report no conflicts related to this article.<br /> (© The Author(s) 2023.)

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