Conference Interview #7 of 12
Sarah Anwar, MDLinx
Iselin, New Jersey, United States | November 13-14, 2017
Earlier this year, doctors in the United Kingdom started questioning a “universal truth” among antibiotic adherence. Does finishing a full course of antibiotics do more good than harm? Can it drive antimicrobial resistance?
Dr. Weiss weighs in on the debate.
What else can doctors do to prevent the spread of antimicrobial resistant pathogens?
“Proper hygiene has always been a topic in hospitals,” noted Dr. Weiss.
Practices as simple as changing gowns and gloves, and washing hands are the “biggest way” to stop these superbugs, as is properly sanitizing hospital surfaces. Knowing the infecting pathogen can also help in proper antibiotic prescribing.