Dr. Brittany Lehrer

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Brittany Lehrer is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. With a focus on Pediatric Infectious Diseases, she serves as the director of pediatric antimicrobial stewardship at American Family Children’s Hospital. Her work primarily targets the optimization of antibiotic use in outpatient settings, where it has been identified that more than 80 percent of antibiotics prescribed are unnecessary or inappropriate. Lehrer believes in the potential of minor interventions to make substantial impacts in pediatric antibiotic prescribing. She is dedicated to advancing the field of antimicrobial stewardship through local and statewide initiatives, leading institutional stewardship projects, and contributing to evidence-based guidelines. Her clinical interests encompass the appropriate use and interpretation of diagnostic tests, innovative approaches to utilizing antibiotics for complex infections, and the development of standardized clinical practice guidelines. Lehrer is particularly committed to improving patient outcomes and ensuring that clinical practices are grounded in practical evidence.

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