Antibiotic Course Duration

By Dr Fergus Allerton BSc BVSc CertSAM Dip ECVIM-CA FRCVS
European Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine 

Introducing the “Short Antibiotic Courses" Podcast. The podcast that promises to get you thinking!

🎧 Are you ready to join the frontline in the battle against antibiotic resistance? 🌐

We are excited to present our latest podcast, delving even deeper into the pressing global issue of Antibiotic Resistance (AMR). Whether you are a healthcare professional, or just curious to learn about the critical issue of AMR, this podcast is for you! Tune in to this podcast and become part of the movement to preserve the effectiveness of antibiotics and secure a healthier future for generations to come.

During this episode, Fergus and Jo Willock (from Bova UK) discuss shorter antibiotic course durations and their significance in tackling AMR. The discussion will cover the current evidence base and how we can generate more accurate antibiotic course durations.

Are you interested in playing a role in tackling AMR? Fergus will be discussing the ongoing STOP on SUNDAY clinical study which you can actively participate in if you are a veterinary surgeon. Don't wait any longer, join us in tackling AMR now!

Links: 

Prospective trial of different antimicrobial treatment durations for presumptive canine urinary tract infections | BMC Veterinary Research | Full Text (biomedcentral.com)

SOS UTI Study (samsoc.org)

Contact Fergus: fergus.allerton@willows.uk.net