Prevalence of bacterial coinfection and patterns of antibiotics prescribing in patients with COVID-19: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Evidence around prevalence of bacterial coinfection and pattern of antibiotic
use in COVID-19 is controversial although high prevalence rates of bacterial coinfection …
use in COVID-19 is controversial although high prevalence rates of bacterial coinfection …
Not recommended fixed-dose antibiotic combinations in low-and middle-income countries–the example of Tanzania
K Vliegenthart-Jongbloed, J Jacobs - Antimicrobial Resistance & Infection …, 2023 - Springer
Background Fixed-dose combinations (FDC) are medicine formulations that combine two or
more ingredients in fixed ratios in a single dose form. Although advantageous in …
more ingredients in fixed ratios in a single dose form. Although advantageous in …
Antimicrobial stewardship capacity and antibiotic utilisation practices in the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, Ghana: A point prevalence survey study
Introduction Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global threat that necessitates coordinated
strategies to improve antibiotic prescribing and reduce AMR. A key activity is ascertaining …
strategies to improve antibiotic prescribing and reduce AMR. A key activity is ascertaining …
Hospital prescribing patterns of antibiotics in Zambia using the WHO prescribing indicators post-COVID-19 pandemic: findings and implications
S Mudenda, R Chilimboyi, SK Matafwali… - JAC-Antimicrobial …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
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 …
A multicenter cross-sectional survey of knowledge, attitude, and practices of healthcare professionals towards antimicrobial stewardship in Ghana: findings and …
Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) programs are part of the key activities that contribute to
reducing antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Good knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) …
reducing antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Good knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) …
Antibiotic prescribing patterns and carriage of antibiotic-resistant Escherichia coli and Enterococcus species in healthy individuals from selected communities in …
K Yamba, S Mudenda, E Mpabalwani… - JAC-Antimicrobial …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Objectives This study assessed antibiotic prescribing patterns in primary healthcare facilities
and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) profiles of commensal Escherichia coli and enterococci …
and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) profiles of commensal Escherichia coli and enterococci …
Appropriateness of surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis in a teaching hospital in Ghana: Findings and implications
IA Sefah, EY Denoo, V Bangalee, A Kurdi… - JAC-Antimicrobial …, 2022 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Background Surgical site infections (SSIs) are among the most common infections
seen in hospitalized patients in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs), accounting for up …
seen in hospitalized patients in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs), accounting for up …
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 …
[HTML][HTML] Prescription Practices and Usage of Antimicrobials in a Tertiary Teaching Hospital in Rwanda: A Call for Antimicrobial Stewardship
A Igizeneza, L Bitunguhari, F Masaisa, I Hahirwa… - Antibiotics, 2024 - mdpi.com
Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global problem that results in high
morbidity and mortality, particularly in low-and middle-income countries. Inappropriate use …
morbidity and mortality, particularly in low-and middle-income countries. Inappropriate use …
Health system interventions and responses to anti-microbial resistance: A scoping review of evidence from 15 African countries
JAK Alhassan, CK Abdallah - PLOS Global Public Health, 2024 - journals.plos.org
The global rise in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is claiming the lives of more than 1.2
million people each year. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) this global …
million people each year. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) this global …