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The relative distribution of antimicrobial usage between different antimicrobial classes was assessed based on the amount of active ingredient used. The antimicrobial usage of third- and fourth-generation cephalosporines, clavulanates and lincosamides is not represented due to their low usage levels. Highest Priority Critically Important Antimicrobial classes are shown in reddish colors at the bottom of each bar.
