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Online ISSN : 2319-7706 Issues : 12 per year Publisher : Excellent Publishers Email : editorijcmas@gmail.com / submit@ijcmas.com Editor-in-chief: Dr.M.Prakash Index Copernicus ICV 2018: 95.39 NAAS RATING 2020: 5.38 |
Antimicrobial resistance poses a critical public health threat, especially in regions with high antibiotic usage. This study examines antibiotic prescription practices and resistance profiles in Nashik City, Maharashtra. A mixed-methods approach combining a survey of 228 healthcare practitioners with microbiological analysis of clinical samples revealed concerning patterns of antibiotic misuse. Broad-spectrum antibiotics were commonly prescribed empirically as first-line therapy, frequently in the absence of diagnostic testing. Correspondingly, high resistance rates were observed among key pathogens—72% of Staphylococcus isolates were resistant to penicillin and 92% of Escherichia coli isolates to cephalosporins. Although post-intervention data suggested improved awareness among practitioners regarding appropriate antibiotic use, resistance levels remained elevated. These findings emphasize the urgent need for sustained educational initiatives, enhanced diagnostic support, and stricter oversight of antibiotic dispensing to combat the rising threat of antibiotic resistance in Nashik City.
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