Tackling antimicrobial resistance across sub-Saharan Africa: Current challenges and implications for the future
B Godman, A Egwuenu, E Wesangula… - Expert Opinion on …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a concern as this increases morbidity,
mortality, and costs, with sub-Saharan Africa having the highest rates globally. Concerns …
mortality, and costs, with sub-Saharan Africa having the highest rates globally. Concerns …
Prevalence of bacterial coinfection and patterns of antibiotics prescribing in patients with COVID-19: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Evidence around prevalence of bacterial coinfection and pattern of antibiotic
use in COVID-19 is controversial although high prevalence rates of bacterial coinfection …
use in COVID-19 is controversial although high prevalence rates of bacterial coinfection …
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 …
Point prevalence survey of antibiotic use across 13 hospitals in Uganda
R Kiggundu, R Wittenauer, JP Waswa, HN Nakambale… - Antibiotics, 2022 - mdpi.com
Standardized monitoring of antibiotic use underpins the effective implementation of
antimicrobial stewardship interventions in combatting antimicrobial resistance (AMR). To …
antimicrobial stewardship interventions in combatting antimicrobial resistance (AMR). To …
Antibiotic use and stewardship indicators in the first-and second-level hospitals in Zambia: findings and implications for the future
Introduction: There are increasing concerns with growing rates of antimicrobial resistance
(AMR) across Africa, including in Zambia, enhanced by inappropriate utilization of antibiotics …
(AMR) across Africa, including in Zambia, enhanced by inappropriate utilization of antibiotics …
Antimicrobial stewardship capacity and antibiotic utilisation practices in the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, Ghana: A point prevalence survey study
Introduction Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global threat that necessitates coordinated
strategies to improve antibiotic prescribing and reduce AMR. A key activity is ascertaining …
strategies to improve antibiotic prescribing and reduce AMR. A key activity is ascertaining …
Hospital prescribing patterns of antibiotics in Zambia using the WHO prescribing indicators post-COVID-19 pandemic: findings and implications
S Mudenda, R Chilimboyi, SK Matafwali… - JAC-Antimicrobial …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global public health problem that is fuelled
by the inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics, especially those from the 'watch'and …
by the inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics, especially those from the 'watch'and …
A multicenter cross-sectional survey of knowledge, attitude, and practices of healthcare professionals towards antimicrobial stewardship in Ghana: findings and …
Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) programs are part of the key activities that contribute to
reducing antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Good knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) …
reducing antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Good knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) …
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 prescribing patterns and carriage of antibiotic-resistant Escherichia coli and Enterococcus species in healthy individuals from selected communities in …
K Yamba, S Mudenda, E Mpabalwani… - JAC-Antimicrobial …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Objectives This study assessed antibiotic prescribing patterns in primary healthcare facilities
and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) profiles of commensal Escherichia coli and enterococci …
and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) profiles of commensal Escherichia coli and enterococci …