FAQ: Should Antibiotic Therapy be Continued in Patients Diagnosed with COVID-19? | NLM

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FAQ: Should Antibiotic Therapy be Continued in Patients Diagnosed with COVID-19?

08/28/2020 12:00 AM EDT

Source: Duke University. Published: 8/28/2020. This three-page fact sheet provides information about the ability to streamline and de-escalate empiric antibiotic therapy and why it remains a challenge for antimicrobial stewardship programs. This challenge is further complicated by the ongoing pandemic and increased concern for COVID-19 infection, especially in light of reported mortality rates associated with severe disease presentation. (PDF)