Ongoing efforts to improve antimicrobial utilization in hospitals among African countries and implications for the future
There are serious concerns with rising antimicrobial resistance (AMR) across countries
increasing morbidity, mortality and costs. These concerns have resulted in a plethora of …
increasing morbidity, mortality and costs. These concerns have resulted in a plethora of …
Antibiotic use among hospitalized patients in Africa: a systematic review of point prevalence studies
U Abubakar, M Salman - Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities, 2024 - Springer
Background There is paucity of data describing the rate and quality indices of antibiotics
used among hospitalized patients at continental level in Africa. This systematic review …
used among hospitalized patients at continental level in Africa. This systematic review …
Point prevalence of evidence-based antimicrobial use among hospitalized patients in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
MT Boltena, M Wolde, B Hailu, Z El-Khatib, V Steck… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Excessive and improper use of antibiotics causes antimicrobial resistance which is a major
threat to global health security. Hospitals in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has the highest …
threat to global health security. Hospitals in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has the highest …
Antibiotic utilization patterns for different wound types among surgical patients: findings and implications
Antimicrobial prophylaxis is effective in reducing the rate of surgical site infections (SSIs)
post-operatively. However, there are concerns with the extent of prophylaxis post …
post-operatively. However, there are concerns with the extent of prophylaxis post …
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] Optimizing prophylactic antibiotic use among surgery patients in Ethiopian hospitals
G Alemkere, H Tadeg, W Getahun… - Journal of Infection and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Background Since 2018, the Ethiopian Ministry of Health (MOH) has been working
to institutionalize antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) programs across the country. The US …
to institutionalize antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) programs across the country. The US …
Antibiotic use at a tertiary hospital in Tanzania: findings from a point prevalence survey
D Katyali, G Kawau, B Blomberg, J Manyahi - Antimicrobial Resistance & …, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Background In Tanzania, data on antibiotic use at the patient level is scarce, and
intervention measures to optimize antibiotic use and reduce antimicrobial resistance are …
intervention measures to optimize antibiotic use and reduce antimicrobial resistance are …
Risk factors for colonization with multidrug-resistant bacteria in urban and rural communities in Kenya: an antimicrobial resistance in communities and hospitals …
MA Caudell, C Ayodo, T Ita, RM Smith… - Clinical Infectious …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Background Colonization with antimicrobial-resistant bacteria increases the risk of drug-
resistant infections. We identified risk factors potentially associated with human colonization …
resistant infections. We identified risk factors potentially associated with human colonization …
Distribution of ß-Lactamase Genes Among Multidrug-Resistant and Extended-Spectrum ß-Lactamase-Producing Diarrheagenic Escherichia coli from Under-Five …
T Zenebe, T Eguale, Z Desalegn… - Infection and Drug …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose Escherichia coli strains that produce extended-spectrum ß-lactamase (ESBL) and
carbapenemase are among the major threats to global health. The objective of the present …
carbapenemase are among the major threats to global health. The objective of the present …
Antibiotic use among hospitalised patients in Sierra Leone: a national point prevalence survey using the WHO survey methodology
IF Kamara, J Kanu, A Maruta, BD Fofanah… - BMJ open, 2023 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Objective Inappropriate use of antibiotics is a major driver of antibiotic resistance. A few
studies conducted in Africa have documented that about half of hospitalised patients who …
studies conducted in Africa have documented that about half of hospitalised patients who …