Infectious disease (ID) is one of the top-most serious threats to human health globally,
further aggravated by antimicrobial resistance and lack of novel immunization options …

The production and use of antibiotics are becoming increasingly common worldwide, and
the problem of antibiotic resistance is increasing alarmingly. Drug‐resistant infections …

Background Point-of-care tests could be essential in differentiating bacterial and viral acute
community-acquired lower respiratory tract infections and driving antibiotic stewardship in …

There are concerns with the current prescribing of antibiotics in both the private and public
primary care settings in South Africa. These concerns need to be addressed going forward …

Background Antimicrobial resistance is a threat to human health. We need to strive for a
rational use of antibiotics to reduce the selection of resistant bacteria. Most antibiotics are …

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) continues to be a global problem and continues to be
addressed through national strategies to improve diagnostics, develop new antimicrobials …

Antibiotic use (and misuse) accelerates antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and addressing this
complex problem necessitates behaviour change related to infection prevention and …

Background The treatment of upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) accounts for the
majority of antibiotic prescriptions in primary care, although an antibiotic therapy is rarely …

Background Inappropriate antibiotic prescribing is a cause of antimicrobial resistance. Acute
Respiratory Tract Infections (ARTI) are common diseases for those antibiotics are most likely …

Background and objectives: There are concerns with the current prescribing practices of
antibiotics in ambulatory care in Tanzania, including both the public and private sectors …