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This study proposes a framework for rational antimicrobial susceptibility testing in Indian tertiary care laboratories. It emphasizes aligning international guidelines with local resistance patterns for effective antimicrobial stewardship.

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Area of Science:

Clinical Microbiology
Infectious Diseases
Hospital Pharmacy

Background:

Antimicrobial stewardship is crucial in tertiary care settings for both prophylactic and therapeutic use of antimicrobials.
Hospital antimicrobial policies require integrated input from infection control, microbiology labs, and pharmacy and therapeutic committees.
Clinical microbiologists must balance international guidelines with local antimicrobial resistance (AMR) data, including resistance enzyme detection.

Purpose of the Study:

To establish a framework for rational antimicrobial susceptibility testing in Indian tertiary care laboratories.
To guide clinical microbiologists in selecting appropriate antimicrobial tests, considering local resistance epidemiology.
To enhance the meaningfulness of antimicrobial susceptibility reports for clinicians and epidemiologists.

Main Methods:

The study outlines a framework based on Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) guidelines.
It focuses on the strategic selection of antimicrobial tests rather than specific methodologies.
The framework aims to standardize antimicrobial testing for non-fastidious bacteria in clinical laboratories.

Main Results:

The proposed framework facilitates the selection of relevant antimicrobial tests.
It aids in generating clinically and epidemiologically useful antimicrobial susceptibility data.
The approach supports informed decision-making in antimicrobial therapy and resistance surveillance.

Conclusions:

Implementing a rational antimicrobial testing framework is essential for effective antimicrobial stewardship in India.
Standardized testing, informed by local resistance patterns, improves patient care and public health outcomes.
This initiative aims to optimize antimicrobial use and combat rising antimicrobial resistance in the country.