Antimicrobial resistance in developing countries. Part I: recent trends and current status

IN Okeke, R Laxminarayan, ZA Bhutta… - The Lancet infectious …, 2005 - thelancet.com
The global problem of antimicrobial resistance is particularly pressing in developing
countries, where the infectious disease burden is high and cost constraints prevent the …

Antimicrobial resistance in developing countries and responsible risk factors

DK Byarugaba - International journal of antimicrobial agents, 2004 - Elsevier
Antimicrobial resistance is one of the biggest challenges facing global public health.
Although antimicrobial drugs have saved many lives and eased the suffering of many …

Chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of the essential oil of Ocimum gratissimum L. growing in Eastern Kenya

LG Matasyoh, JC Matasyoh, FN Wachira… - African journal of …, 2007 - ajol.info
Chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of the essential oil of Ocimum gratissimum L.
growing in Eastern Kenya Page 1 African Journal of Biotechnology Vol. 6 (6), pp. 760-765, 19 …

In vitro antimicrobial properties of aqueous garlic extract against multidrug-resistant bacteria and Candida species from Nigeria

BA Iwalokun, A Ogunledun, DO Ogbolu… - Journal of medicinal …, 2004 - liebertpub.com
The antimicrobial effects of aqueous garlic extract (AGE) against 133 multidrug-resistant
gram-positive and gram-negative bacterial isolates, including Staphylococcus aureus …

[PDF][PDF] Comparative phytochemical evaluation, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of Pleurotus ostreatus

BA Iwalokun, UA Usen, AA Otunba… - African Journal of …, 2007 - ajol.info
Comparative phytochemical evaluation, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of
Pleurotus ostreatus Page 1 African Journal of Biotechnology Vol. 6 (15), pp. 1732-1739, 6 …

Comparison of the prevalence and changing resistance to nalidixic acid and ciprofloxacin of Shigella between Europe–America and Asia–Africa from 1998 to 2009

B Gu, Y Cao, S Pan, L Zhuang, R Yu, Z Peng… - International journal of …, 2012 - Elsevier
Shigella is becoming an increasing public health problem due to development of multiple
antimicrobial resistance, frequently resulting in treatment failure. A systematic review was …

Pattern of antimicrobial usage in livestock animals in south-western Nigeria: The need for alternative plans

HK Adesokan, IM Akanbi, IOO Akanbi… - … Journal of Veterinary …, 2015 - journals.co.za
Resistance to antibiotics has continued to increase, placing future animal and human
disease management in real danger. The developing countries characterised by …

Diarrheagenic Escherichia coli in sub-Saharan Africa: status, uncertainties and necessities

IN Okeke - The journal of infection in developing countries, 2009 - jidc.org
Diarrhea is a leading cause of illness and death, particularly in developing countries.
Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli, enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC), enteroinvasive E. coli …

Antibacterial resistance

JY Ang, E Ezike, BI Asmar - The Indian Journal of Pediatrics, 2004 - Springer
Resistance to antimicrobial agents, whicl was recognized more than 50 years, continues to
be a major cause of increased morbidity, mortality and health care cost. Overuse of …

A situational analysis of antimicrobial drug resistance in Africa: are we losing the battle?

AN Kimang'a - Ethiopian journal of health sciences, 2012 - ajol.info
Background: The first arrival of a sizable shipment of penicillin at the North African Theatre of
Operations for USA military use in 1943 was a landmark that turned a new chapter of …