[HTML][HTML] Global antibiotic use during the COVID-19 pandemic: analysis of pharmaceutical sales data from 71 countries, 2020–2022
Background Despite bacterial coinfection rates of less than 10%, antibiotics are prescribed
to an estimated 75% of patients with COVID-19, potentially exacerbating antimicrobial …
to an estimated 75% of patients with COVID-19, potentially exacerbating antimicrobial …
Clostridioides difficile, a New “Superbug”
R Markovska, G Dimitrov, R Gergova, L Boyanova - Microorganisms, 2023 - mdpi.com
Clostridioides difficile is a Gram-positive, spore-forming, anaerobic bacterium. The clinical
features of C. difficile infections (CDIs) can vary, ranging from the asymptomatic carriage and …
features of C. difficile infections (CDIs) can vary, ranging from the asymptomatic carriage and …
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 …
Impact of an antibiotic stewardship program on antibiotic utilization, bacterial susceptibilities, and cost of antibiotics
Antimicrobial misuse is a worldwide issue, and antimicrobial resistance is considered the
most challenging aspect of health care. It has been reported that as much as 30–50% of …
most challenging aspect of health care. It has been reported that as much as 30–50% of …
Climate warming, environmental degradation and pollution as drivers of antibiotic resistance
Antibiotic resistance is a major challenge to public health, but human-caused environmental
changes have not been widely recognized as its drivers. Here, we provide a comprehensive …
changes have not been widely recognized as its drivers. Here, we provide a comprehensive …
Uropathogens' antibiotic resistance evolution in a female population: A sequential multi-year comparative analysis
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) represent a common finding among females and an important
basis for antibiotic treatment. Considering the significant increase in antibiotic resistance …
basis for antibiotic treatment. Considering the significant increase in antibiotic resistance …
Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the rates of central line... associated bloodstream infection and catheter-associated urinary tract infection in an. ßintensive care …
MJ Alsaffar, FM Alsheddi, T Humayun… - American Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background COVID-19 is believed to increase the risk of secondary health care... associated
infections. The objective was to estimate the impact of COVID-l9 pandemic on the rates of …
infections. The objective was to estimate the impact of COVID-l9 pandemic on the rates of …
Trends and Patterns of Antibiotic Prescriptions in Primary Care Institutions in Southwest China, 2017–2022
C Li, Z Cui, D Wei, Q Zhang, J Yang… - Infection and drug …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose To explore the prescription patterns and usage trends of antibiotics within primary
care institutions located in underdeveloped regions of China from 2017 to 2022. Methods A …
care institutions located in underdeveloped regions of China from 2017 to 2022. Methods A …
Antimicrobial Stewardship in COVID-19 Patients: Those Who Sow Will Reap Even through Hard Times
M Sibani, LM Canziani, C Tonolli, M Armellini… - Antibiotics, 2023 - mdpi.com
Background: Since the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic emerged, antimicrobial stewardship (AS)
activities need to be diverted into COVID-19 management. Methods: In order to assess the …
activities need to be diverted into COVID-19 management. Methods: In order to assess the …
[HTML][HTML] Epidemiology of multidrug-resistant organisms before and during COVID-19 in Hong Kong
SC Wong, PH Chau, SYC So, KHY Chiu… - Infection Prevention in …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has influenced antimicrobial
consumption and incidence of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs). We aimed to study …
consumption and incidence of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs). We aimed to study …