Impact of antibiotics on gut microbiome composition and resistome in the first years of life in low-to middle-income countries: A systematic review
Background Inappropriate antimicrobial usage is a key driver of antimicrobial resistance
(AMR). Low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) are disproportionately burdened by AMR …
(AMR). Low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) are disproportionately burdened by AMR …
[HTML][HTML] The WHO essential medicines list AWaRe book: From a list to a quality improvement system
M Sharland, V Zanichelli, LA Ombajo, J Bazira… - Clinical Microbiology …, 2022 - Elsevier
Antibiotics are often prescribed inappropriately, either when they are not necessary or with
an unnecessarily broad spectrum of activity. AWaRe (AccessWatchReserve) is a system …
an unnecessarily broad spectrum of activity. AWaRe (AccessWatchReserve) is a system …
Inappropriate antibiotic prescribing and its determinants among outpatient children in 3 low-and middle-income countries: A multicentric community-based cohort …
A Ardillon, L Ramblière, E Kermorvant-Duchemin… - PLoS …, 2023 - journals.plos.org
Background Antibiotic resistance is a global public health issue, particularly in low-and
middle-income countries (LMICs), where antibiotics required to treat resistant infections are …
middle-income countries (LMICs), where antibiotics required to treat resistant infections are …
Antibiotic prescription from qualified sources for children with fever/cough: cross-sectional study from 59 low-and middle-income countries
Background Children in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) receive a staggering
number of antibiotic prescriptions, many of which are inappropriate. We aimed to explore the …
number of antibiotic prescriptions, many of which are inappropriate. We aimed to explore the …
Global antimicrobial resistance and use surveillance system (GLASS 2022): Investigating the relationship between antimicrobial resistance and antimicrobial …
For the first time since 2015, the World Health Organization's (WHO) global Antimicrobial
Resistance and Use Surveillance (GLASS) featured both global reports for antimicrobial …
Resistance and Use Surveillance (GLASS) featured both global reports for antimicrobial …
Inappropriate supply of antibiotics for common viral infections by community pharmacies in Vietnam: a standardised patient survey
Background This study aimed to evaluate the appropriateness of antibiotic dispensing of
private pharmacies in Vietnam. Methods Standardised patient surveys were conducted in …
private pharmacies in Vietnam. Methods Standardised patient surveys were conducted in …
Drivers of inappropriate use of antimicrobials in South Asia: A systematic review of qualitative literature
Antimicrobial resistance is a global public health crisis. Effective antimicrobial stewardship
requires an understanding of the factors and context that contribute to inappropriate use of …
requires an understanding of the factors and context that contribute to inappropriate use of …
Unravelling patient pathways in the context of antibacterial resistance in East Africa
K Keenan, KJ Fredricks, MA Al Ahad, S Neema… - BMC Infectious …, 2023 - Springer
Background A key factor driving the development and maintenance of antibacterial
resistance (ABR) is individuals' use of antibiotics (ABs) to treat illness. To better understand …
resistance (ABR) is individuals' use of antibiotics (ABs) to treat illness. To better understand …
Predominance of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria causing urinary tract infections (UTIs) among symptomatic patients in East Africa: a call for action
In low-and middle-income countries, antibiotics are often prescribed for patients with
symptoms of urinary tract infections (UTIs) without microbiological confirmation …
symptoms of urinary tract infections (UTIs) without microbiological confirmation …
Drivers of informal sector and non-prescription medication use in pediatric populations in a low-and middle-income setting: A prospective cohort study in Zambia
S Wildbret, L Stuck, CC Luchen… - PLOS global public …, 2023 - journals.plos.org
Obtaining medication from the informal sector is common in low-and middle-income
countries. Informal sector use increases the risk for inappropriate medication use, including …
countries. Informal sector use increases the risk for inappropriate medication use, including …