Carriage of ESBL-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli among children in rural Ghana: a cross-sectional study

CW Akenten, NA Khan, J Mbwana… - … Resistance & Infection …, 2023 - Springer
Background Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae
(ESBL-KP) and Escherichia coli (ESBL-EC) present a high burden in both communities and …

Antimicrobial stewardship capacity and antibiotic utilisation practices in the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, Ghana: A point prevalence survey study

E Agyare, JEE Acolatse, MP Dakorah, G Akafity… - Plos one, 2024 - journals.plos.org
Introduction Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global threat that necessitates coordinated
strategies to improve antibiotic prescribing and reduce AMR. A key activity is ascertaining …

A multicenter cross-sectional survey of knowledge, attitude, and practices of healthcare professionals towards antimicrobial stewardship in Ghana: findings and …

IA Sefah, S Chetty, P Yamoah, JC Meyer, A Chigome… - Antibiotics, 2023 - mdpi.com
Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) programs are part of the key activities that contribute to
reducing antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Good knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) …

Audit of antibiotic utilization patterns and practice for common eye infections at the ambulatory clinic of a teaching hospital in Ghana: Findings and implications

IA Sefah, AM Quagraine, A Kurdi, S Mudenda… - Plos one, 2024 - journals.plos.org
Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a serious public health issue which is
exacerbated by increased inappropriate use of antibiotics for common eye infections. This …