By Ethan Covey
Hospitals with a greater prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) are more likely to have higher rates of antibiotic use, according to a new study.
The relationship remains even after adjusting for patient case mix, as well as the implementation of antibiotic stewardship programs, according to a presentation at IDWeek 2020 (abstract 21).
“Optimizing antibiotic use is crucial to treat infections, prevent the unnecessary use of antibiotics, and prevent