African health sciences
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African health sciences · Dec 2020
Multicenter Study Observational StudyAntibiotic prescribing practices in three neonatology units in Kigali, Rwanda. - an observational study.
There is limited published data on antibiotic use in neonatal units in resource-poor settings. ⋯ The median antibiotic duration for neonates with normal lab results exceeded the recommended duration mandated by the national neonatal protocol. We recommend the development of antibiotic stewardship programs in neonatal units in Rwanda to prevent the adverse effects which may be caused by inappropriate or excessive use of antibiotics.