Antibiotic Myths for the Infectious Diseases Clinician
Erin K. McCreary, Melissa D. Johnson, Travis Jones, S. Shaefer Spires, Angelina Davis, April Dyer, Elizabeth Dodds Ashley, Jason C Gallagher
Abstract
Antimicrobials are commonly prescribed and often misunderstood. With more than 50% of hospitalized patients receiving an antimicrobial agent at any point in time, judicious and optimal use of these drugs is paramount to advancing patient care. This narrative will focus on myths relevant to nuanced consultation from infectious diseases specialists, particularly surrounding specific considerations for a variety of antibiotics.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineAntibioticsMythologyIntensive care medicineInfectious disease (medical specialty)MicrobiologyInternal medicineDiseaseTheologyBiologyPhilosophyBacterial Identification and Susceptibility TestingAntibiotic Use and ResistanceStreptococcal Infections and Treatments