NY Health Authorities Urge Providers to Discontinue Ciprofloxacin for Meningitis Prevention Amid Resistance Concerns
New York health authorities have issued a directive to healthcare workers to cease using ciprofloxacin for bacterial meningitis prevention due to effectiveness concerns and rising antibiotic resistance. This move aligns with broader goals to foster responsible antimicrobial use, informed by ongoing research and updated clinical guidelines recommending alternative methods to prevent meningitis.

Aug, 17 2024

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