Clinical outcomes of intervention for carbapenems and anti-methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus antibiotics by an antimicrobial stewardship team

Increasing antibiotic consumption has become a critical global issue.1-3 The unnecessary and inappropriate use of antibiotics has led to the emergence of resistant bacteria, thereby creating difficulty in treating infections.1-3 Antibiotic resistance extends hospital stay and increases medical costs.3 In addition, unnecessary antibiotic use also increases medical expenditure.2