The ASP group is pleased to announce the publication of the Empiric Management of Urethritis, Prostatitis, and Epididymo-orchitis guidelines. This resource provides a concise overview of clinical manifestations, recommended diagnostic workup, and evidence-based clinical management! Happy reading!

The ASP chairs are happy to publish the MUHC ASP annual report 2024-2025, now available in the Resources section of the MUHC ASP website. The report contains several key information and analysis on the usage and cost of antimicrobial in the MUHC and the most recent antibiogram for targeted bacteria. We hope you will enjoy the report and will be happy to answers any questions on it! Dr. Makeda Semret, Lead of Antimicrobial Stewardship Program François Bourdeau, Co-Chair of Antimicrobial...

Each year, World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week reminds us of the importance of using these essential medications responsibly. Antimicrobial resistance—when bacteria and other microorganisms are no longer killed by antimicrobials—is a growing threat to public health worldwide. At the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (ASP) is at the heart of the fight against this phenomenon. Its goal is to ensure the safe, effective, and judicious use of...