Antibioottivalikoimalla
Antibioottivalikoimalla is a Finnish term that translates to "antibiotic selection" or "antibiotic spectrum" in English. It refers to the range of bacteria that a particular antibiotic is effective against. When choosing an antibiotic to treat an infection, healthcare professionals consider the likely or confirmed causative bacteria and select an antibiotic that has a spectrum of activity covering those bacteria.
There are broad-spectrum antibiotics, which are effective against a wide variety of bacteria, both Gram-positive and
Narrow-spectrum antibiotics, on the other hand, are effective against a more limited range of bacteria. These
The concept of antibioottivalikoimalla is crucial in antimicrobial stewardship, the effort to optimize antibiotic use to