Tales of the Resistance

To dose or not to dose: Prophylactic (preventative) antibiotics

May 17, 2023 iAMResponsible Season 3 Episode 13
Tales of the Resistance
To dose or not to dose: Prophylactic (preventative) antibiotics
Show Notes

Hosts Mara, Beth, and Amber discuss new findings in the field of antimicrobial resistance. Doctors prescribe prophylactic antibiotics before high-risk medical situations like surgeries and childbirth. But is this wise antibiotic stewardship? Let's hear from our hosts!

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This show is produced by the iAMResponsible project, a nationwide university outreach team led by Amy Schmidt at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln . Find out more about the project here. Funding for the iAMResponsbile Project was provided by USDA-NIFA Award Nos. 2017-68003-26497, 2018-68003-27467 and 2018-68003-27545. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. 

Intro and outro music was by BenSound