The Need for Antibiotic Stewardship Programs

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Chapter 1 - The Need for Antibiotic Stewardship Programs

An Introduction

Published online by Cambridge University Press: 06 April 2018

Emily S. Spivak ,

Lauri A. Hicks and

Arjun Srinivasan

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Tamar F. Barlam ,

Melinda M. Neuhauser ,

Pranita D. Tamma and

Kavita K. Trivedi

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Tamar F. Barlam: Affiliation:
Boston Medical Center
Melinda M. Neuhauser: Affiliation:
Department of Veteran Affairs
Pranita D. Tamma: Affiliation:
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Kavita K. Trivedi: Affiliation:
Trivedi Consults, LLC.

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