Antimicrobial Stewardship: An Editorial Review
1. Introduction and Scope Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) is a coordinated set of interventions aimed at optimizing the use of antimicrobial agents—including antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, and antiparasitics—to ensure optimal clinical outcomes, minimize toxicity, reduce the development of resistance, and limit unnecessary costs. AMS operates at the intersection of microbiology, infectious diseases, pharmacology, epidemiology, and public health. 2. … Read more
