Due to the high risk of infection, the geriatric population is regularly subjected to antibiotics. Faced with bacterial resistance, particularly among elderly dependent patients, it is essential to promote proper use and correct prescription of antibiotics. A study evaluated antibiotic prescription in a geriatric hospital with 598 beds and highlighted the importance of collaboration between geriatricians and infectious disease specialists.
Keywords: antibiotics; antibiotique; elderly person; evaluation; geriatric hospital; hôpital gériatrique; personne âgée; prescription; évaluation.
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