Antibiotic usage and resistance in different regions of the Dutch community.

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Title:	Antibiotic usage and resistance in different regions of the Dutch community.
Author(s):	Bruinsma, N.; Filius, P.M.; Smet, P.A.G.M. de ; Degener, J.E.; Endtz, P.; Bogaard, A.E. van den; Stobberingh, E.E.
Publication year:	2002
Source:	Microbial Drug Resistance, vol. 8, iss. 3, (2002), pp. 209-214
ISSN:	1076-6294
DOI:	https://doi.org/10.1089/107662902760326922
Publication type:	Article / Letter to editor
Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item : https://hdl.handle.net/2066/186490
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Subject:	Rational Use of Drugs and Pharmaco-epidemiology Rationeel Geneesmiddelengebruik en Farmaco-epidemiologie
Organization:	Clinical Pharmacy
Journal title:	Microbial Drug Resistance
Volume:	vol. 8
Issue:	iss. 3
Page start:	p. 209
Page end:	p. 214
Abstract:	Regional differences of antibiotic use and antibiotic resistance in the fecal indicator bacteria Escherichia coli and enterococci were determined in different cities in the south, west, and north of The Netherlands. In 1999, differences in antibiotic consumption were observed between the different regions: 11.19, 10.84, and 7.16 DDD (defined daily dosage) per 1,000 inhabitants per day, respectively. No significant regional differences were found in the prevalence of antibiotic resistance for both E. coli and enterococci. However, the differences in antibiotic consumption observed might lead to changes in antibiotic resistance in the near future. Surveillance of antibiotic use and antibiotic resistance is strongly recommended to control the development of antibiotic resistance because it provides epidemiological data to set up and control antibiotic guidelines.