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 …
Urinary tract infections in elderly patients: A 10-year study on their epidemiology and antibiotic resistance based on the WHO Access, Watch, Reserve (AWaRe) …
M Gajdács, M Ábrók, A Lázár, K Burián - Antibiotics, 2021 - mdpi.com
The ageing of the population—especially in developed countries—has brought on many
societal challenges and has significantly contributed to the burden on healthcare …
societal challenges and has significantly contributed to the burden on healthcare …
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 …
Impact of a hub-and-spoke approach to hospital antimicrobial stewardship programmes on antibiotic use in Zambia
AC Kalungia, M Kampamba, D Banda… - JAC-Antimicrobial …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Background Antimicrobial stewardship programmes (ASPs) aim to optimize
antibiotic use and prevent antimicrobial resistance. Objective This study assessed the …
antibiotic use and prevent antimicrobial resistance. Objective This study assessed the …
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) …
Interplay between phenotypic resistance to relevant antibiotics in gram-negative urinary pathogens: A data-driven analysis of 10 years' worth of antibiogram data
The global emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has become a critical issue for
clinicians, as it puts the decades of developments in the medical field in jeopardy, by …
clinicians, as it puts the decades of developments in the medical field in jeopardy, by …
Antibiotic Drug Resistance Pattern of Uropathogens in Pediatric Patients in Pakistani Population
Z Iqbal, AS Sheikh, A Basheer, HT Hafsa, M Ahmed… - Antibiotics, 2023 - mdpi.com
The common prevalent diseases in the age of 0 to 6 are related to urinary tract infections. If
not properly diagnosed, they will lead to urological and nephrological complications …
not properly diagnosed, they will lead to urological and nephrological complications …
[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 …