Highly effective prophylaxis with ertapenem for transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy: effects on overall antibiotic use and inpatient hospital exposure | Health & Environmental Research Online (HERO)

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HERO ID

7188640

Reference Type

Journal Article

Title

Highly effective prophylaxis with ertapenem for transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy: effects on overall antibiotic use and inpatient hospital exposure

Author(s)

Bloomfield, MG; Wilson, AD; Studd, RC; Blackmore, TK; ,

Year

2020

Is Peer Reviewed?

Yes

Journal

Journal of Hospital Infection
ISSN: 0195-6701

Volume

106

Issue

Page Numbers

483-489

Language

English

PMID

32861740

DOI

10.1016/j.jhin.2020.08.020

Web of Science Id

WOS:000585910300010

Abstract

Ertapenem prophylaxis for transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy (TRUS-PB) has proven highly effective at our institution. A subsequent study showed no selection for carbapenem resistance, but antimicrobial stewardship concerns remained.