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Inappropriate Antibiotic Use - Coggle Diagram
Inappropriate Antibiotic Use
CAUSES
PRESCRIBING
Not needed for viral illness
Wrong antibiotic or dose
Patient factors
Self-medication
Missed doses or stopping early
Testing
No test done
Slow results
Unclear diagnosis
How resistance develops
Selection
Susceptible bacteria die
Resistant bacteria survive and grow
Spread
Person to person
Shared surfaces
Healthcare settings
Changes
Bacteria change
Resistance genes spread
EXAMPLES
Resistant bacteria
MRSA
VRE
ESBL
CRE
Other examples
Drug-resistant TB
Drug-resistant gonorrhea
EFFECTS
PATIENTS
Treatment fails
Longer illness
More side effects
Healthcare
Longer hospital stay
Higher costs
More isolation
Society
Infections spread
Fewer treatment choices
PREVENTION/CONTROL
Good antibiotic use
Only when needed
Right drug and dose
Right length
Infection control
Hand hygiene
Clean equipment
Use PPE
Education
Teach patients
Do not share antibiotics
Use as directed
HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS
Before treatment
Assess patient
Check allergies
Collect cultures
During treatment
Monitor response
Review labs
Watch side effects
Stewardship
Follow guidelines
Review need
Stop when appropriate