Irrational and inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics is a major problem that can lead to the
development of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). In Zambia, there is insufficient information …

Background Low-and middle-income countries bear a disproportionate burden of
antimicrobial resistance (AMR) but often lack adequate surveillance to inform mitigation …

Introduction: Antimicrobial resistance and the rapid spread of multiresistant bacteria
represent one of the main public health problem in limited resources countries. This issue is …

Background Little is known about diagnostic and antibiotic use practices in low and middle-
income countries (LMICs) before and during COVID-19 pandemic. This information is crucial …

This ecological study is the largest to date examining the association between rates of
antibiotic use (AU) and hospital-onset (HO) Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) in a tertiary …

Background The COVID-19 pandemic has substantially affected the antibiotic stewardship
activities in most hospitals of India. Aims We conducted an antibiotic point prevalence survey …

The imprudent use of antibiotics increases the environmental microflora's resistance to
various drugs, particularly antibiotics. Prescription data is crucial for understanding antibiotic …

Antibiotic resistance causes higher morbidity and mortality and higher healthcare costs. One
of the factors influencing the emergence of antibiotic resistance is the inappropriate use of …

Background Prevalent use of antibiotics in hospitals results in antimicrobial resistance
(AMR), rising mortality, and substantial financial burden. This study assessed the current …

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major public health threat linked to increased morbidity
and mortality. It has the potential to return us to the pre-antibiotic era. Antimicrobial …