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The four main steps [1, 2] for formulation of an antibiotic policy include the following:
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Consider de-escalation to Azoles after seeing patient condition and culture/sensitivity report.
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National policy for Containment of Antimicrobial resistance India. Available at. http://www.ncdc.gov.in/ab_policy.pdf. Accessed 31 May 2013.
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Wattal, C., Oberoi, J.K. (2014). A Four-Step Approach to Antibiotic Stewardship in India: Formulation of Antibiotic Policy. In: Wattal, C., Khardori, N. (eds) Hospital Infection Prevention. Springer, New Delhi. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-81-322-1608-7_7
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