Core Elements of Antibiotic Stewardship for Health Departments | Antibiotic Use | CDC - ISS-G20 Laboratorium Repository

Ensuring appropriate use of antibiotics is one of CDC’s core strategies to combat the urgent threat of antimicrobial resistance and to provide the best, safe care. Antibiotic stewardship can optimize the treatment of infections and ensure equitable access to high quality health care. State and local health department antibiotic stewardship programs (SLHD-ASP) play an important role in guiding antibiotic stewardship efforts in various healthcare settings and promoting appropriate antibiotic use for all patients in their communities.

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