Background and objectives C-reactive protein (CRP) has been proposed to guide the use of
antibiotics. However, study results are controversial regarding the benefits of such a …

Objective Integrated surveillance of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and antimicrobial use
(AMU) across One Health sectors is critically important for effective, evidence-based policy …

Although Salmonella enterica can produce life-threatening colitis in horses, certain
serotypes are more commonly associated with clinical disease. Our aim was to evaluate the …

Quantification and tracking of antimicrobial use (AMU) are key factors for the development of
responsible antimicrobial stewardship programs and comparison between countries. Global …

We describe the development, application and utility of our novel, One Health Evaluation of
Antimicrobial Use and Resistance Surveillance (OHE-AMURS) tool that we created to …

Background Antimicrobial stewardship, a key component of an overall strategy to address
antimicrobial resistance, has been recognized as a global priority. The ability to track and …

Background: Antibiotic stewardship is a required organizational practice for Canadian acute
care hospitals, yet data are scarce regarding the quantity and composition of antibiotic use …

Objectives Antibiotic purchasing data are a widely used, but unsubstantiated, measure of
antibiotic consumption. To validate this source, we compared purchasing data from hospitals …

Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a public health issue with significant impact
on health care. Antibiogram development and deployment is a key strategy for managing …

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) represents a complex health challenge at the intersection of
humans, animals, and environments. This thesis used a One Health approach to expand the …