Antimicrobial resistance is a hidden threat lurking behind the COVID-19 pandemic which
has claimed thousands of lives prior to the emergence of the global outbreak. With a …

The issue of bacterial infections in COVID-19 patients has received increasing attention
among scientists. Antibiotics were widely prescribed during the early phase of the pandemic …

Introduction: The role of antibiotics in the treatment in COVID-19 cases has not yet been
adequately defined, and no criteria have been established for antibiotic treatment, type and …

COVID-19 is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which has infected more than 4 million
people with 278 892 deaths worldwide as of 11 May 2020. This disease, which can manifest …

Background Antibiotics may be indicated in patients with COVID-19 due to suspected or
confirmed bacterial superinfection. Objectives To investigate antibiotic prescribing practices …

This scoping review provides new evidence on the prevalence and patterns of global
antimicrobial use in the treatment of COVID-19 patients; identifies the most commonly used …

The global COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an upsurge in antimicrobial use. The
increase in use is multifactorial, and is particularly related to the empirical treatment of SARS …

The dissemination of COVID-19 around the globe has been followed by an increased
consumption of antibiotics. This is related to the concern for bacterial superinfection in …

Objectives To report available information in the literature regarding frequency, indications,
types of antibiotic usage, duration, and their efficacy in Covid-19 infected patients. Methods …

Background During the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, antibiotic usage among
COVID-19 patients was noted to be high in many countries. The objective of this study was …