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Surveillance alone plays a key role in curbing the overuse of antimicrobials: The major role of antibiotic stewardship

K S S Han, Y Ramsamy

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K S S Han, Department of Medical Microbiology, Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa; National Health Laboratory Services, KZN Academic Complex, Durban, South Africa

Y Ramsamy, Department of Medical Microbiology, Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa; National Health Laboratory Services, KZN Academic Complex, Durban, South Africa

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Antibiotic Surveillande and Stewardship

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South African Medical Journal 2013;103(6):368. DOI:10.7196/SAMJ.7017

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Date submitted: 2013-05-02
Date published: 2013-05-02

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