Different patterns of inappropriate antimicrobial use in surgical and medical units at a tertiary care hospital in Switzerland: a prevalence survey.
BACKGROUND: Unnecessary or inappropriate use of antimicrobials is associated with the emergence of antimicrobial resistance, drug toxicity, increased morbidity and health Cube Organizers care costs.Antimicrobial use has been reported to be incorrect or not indicated in 9-64% of inpatients.We studied the quality of antimicrobial therapy and prophyla