In this second of a two part special on pediatric antimicrobial stewardship, join host Professor Angela Dramowski as she interviews two renowned experts in the field based in Brazil:

• Dr. André Ricardo Araujo da Silva – Associate Professor of Medicine at the Federal Fluminense University, Brazil, and Visiting Professor at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, Germany.
• Dr Fabianne Carlesse – Professor of Pediatrics at the Federal University of São Paulo Brazil, and Head of Infectious Diseases at the Pediatric Oncology Institute, IOP-GRAACC-UNIFESP.

Key topics include:

• The critical nature of AMS for vulnerable patient populations
• Overcoming challenges such as staff turnover
• The integration of rapid diagnostics
• The role of multidisciplinary teams in AMS
• Personalizing AMS initiatives based on local epidemiology, involving all healthcare professionals, and measuring the impact of these programs on clinical outcomes.
• Practical advice for pediatricians starting or strengthening AMS programs
• Role of parents in understanding antimicrobial resistance

This episode is supported by an Educational Grant from Takeda.

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