Knowledge, awareness and practices of healthcare workers regarding antimicrobial use, resistance and stewardship in Zambia: a multi-facility cross-sectional study
Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a threat to public health globally. Despite
its consequences, there is little information about the knowledge, awareness, and practices …
its consequences, there is little information about the knowledge, awareness, and practices …
Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns and Risk Factors Associated with ESBL-Producing and MDR Escherichia coli in Hospital and Environmental Settings in Lusaka …
M Kasanga, G Kwenda, J Wu, M Kasanga, MJ Mwikisa… - Microorganisms, 2023 - mdpi.com
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a public health problem threatening human, animal, and
environmental safety. This study assessed the AMR profiles and risk factors associated with …
environmental safety. This study assessed the AMR profiles and risk factors associated with …
The burden of antimicrobial resistance in Zambia, a sub-Saharan African country: a one health review of the current situation, risk factors, and solutions
S Mudenda, W Mufwambi, S Mohamed - Pharmacology & Pharmacy, 2024 - scirp.org
Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing public health concern, with far-
reaching consequences for modern medicine. Zambia, like many other low-and middle …
reaching consequences for modern medicine. Zambia, like many other low-and middle …
[HTML][HTML] A situation analysis of the capacity of laboratories in faith-based hospitals in Zambia to conduct surveillance of antimicrobial resistance: opportunities to …
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a public health problem exacerbated by the overuse and
misuse of antibiotics and the inadequate capacity of laboratories to conduct AMR …
misuse of antibiotics and the inadequate capacity of laboratories to conduct AMR …
Bacteriological spectrum, extended-spectrum β-lactamase production and antimicrobial resistance pattern among patients with bloodstream infection in Addis Ababa
A Bitew, A Adane, A Abdeta - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
Bloodstream infection coupled with drug resistance in bloodborne bacteria is a major health
problem globally. The current study sought to identify the bacterial spectrum, extended …
problem globally. The current study sought to identify the bacterial spectrum, extended …
Antibiotic use and adherence to the WHO AWaRe guidelines across 16 hospitals in Zambia: a point prevalence survey
JY Chizimu, S Mudenda, K Yamba… - JAC-Antimicrobial …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Background The inappropriate use of antibiotics in hospitals contributes to the development
and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This study evaluated the prevalence of …
and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This study evaluated the prevalence of …
Community pharmacists' knowledge and practices towards antimicrobial stewardship: findings and implications
W Mufwambi, K Musuku, J Hangoma… - JAC-Antimicrobial …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Background Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) programmes have been implemented around
the world to optimally manage antimicrobial use to attenuate antimicrobial resistance (AMR) …
the world to optimally manage antimicrobial use to attenuate antimicrobial resistance (AMR) …
Antimicrobial resistance patterns of bacterial pathogens: Their distribution in university teaching hospitals in Zambia
M Kasanga, R Mukosha, M Kasanga… - Future …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Aim: To determine the antimicrobial resistance patterns of bacterial pathogens from urine,
blood and wound infections and their distribution by age, sex and location. Materials & …
blood and wound infections and their distribution by age, sex and location. Materials & …
[HTML][HTML] Antibiotic prescribing patterns and prevalence of surgical site infections in caesarean section deliveries at two tertiary hospitals in Lusaka, Zambia
M Kasanga, M Chileshe, S Mudenda… - Pharmacology & …, 2022 - scirp.org
Introduction: A caesarean section (CS) is one of the most frequently performed obstetric
surgeries in the world and its use has increased dramatically in recent years. The number of …
surgeries in the world and its use has increased dramatically in recent years. The number of …
[PDF][PDF] JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance
Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global public health problem that is fuelled
by the inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics, especially those from the 'watch'and …
by the inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics, especially those from the 'watch'and …