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  • Infectious Diseases
  • Antimicrobial Stewardship

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  • Antibiograms are vital for monitoring antimicrobial resistance patterns.
  • They guide empirical antimicrobial therapy selection in healthcare settings.
  • Current practices show variations in antibiogram development methodologies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight inconsistencies in antibiogram development despite CLSI guidelines.
  • To emphasize the importance of standardized antibiogram creation for accuracy and reliability.
  • To advocate for improved accessibility and education on antibiogram interpretation and application.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing data and examples on antibiogram development.
  • Analysis of variations in methodologies compared to CLSI M39 guidelines.
  • Discussion of the implications of non-standardized approaches.

Main Results:

  • Institutions have not fully adopted standardized antibiogram development methods.
  • Variations in methodology compromise the accuracy and validity of antibiograms.
  • Understanding antibiogram limitations is critical for clinical decision-making.

Conclusions:

  • Adherence to CLSI M39 recommendations ensures reliable antibiograms.
  • Improved accessibility and education are needed for optimal prescribers' use.
  • Creation of an abbreviated antibiogram and multidisciplinary stewardship are proposed.