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Introduction: The inadequate use of antibiotic is an international health problem with devastating consequences like, bacterial resistance and an increased morbidity and mortality. Objectives: The purpose of the present study was to evaluate and analyze the patterns of antibiotic use in hospitalized patients in a private hospital of Guatemala. Methodology: A cross-sectional observational and descriptive study was carried out. All patients hospitalized in a private hospital were included for analysis, and patients with antibiotics given as surgical prophylaxis, newborns and patients in intensive care units were excluded. Results and Conclusion: A total of 631 medical charts were revised, and 563 of them were included in the study for analysis. 42.5% of the patients included in the study received antibiotic therapy and a total of 239 antibiotics were prescribed, in which 89.5% were classified as an inadequate use.
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