[HTML][HTML] Implementation of antimicrobial stewardship programmes in African countries: a systematic literature review
Objective Antimicrobial stewardship is one of the strategic objectives of the WHO global
action plan on antimicrobial resistance. This paper sought to review the extent of …
action plan on antimicrobial resistance. This paper sought to review the extent of …
[HTML][HTML] Combating the menace of antimicrobial resistance in Africa: a review on stewardship, surveillance and diagnostic strategies
The emergence of antibiotic-resistant pathogens has threatened not only our ability to deal
with common infectious diseases but also the management of life-threatening complications …
with common infectious diseases but also the management of life-threatening complications …
[HTML][HTML] 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 …
Addressing antimicrobial resistance in Nigerian hospitals: exploring physicians prescribing behavior, knowledge, and perception of antimicrobial resistance and …
AO Babatola, JO Fadare, OS Olatunya… - Expert review of anti …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction We assessed the knowledge of, attitude toward antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
and practice of antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) among physicians in Nigeria to provide …
and practice of antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) among physicians in Nigeria to provide …
[HTML][HTML] Inappropriate use of antibiotics and its predictors in pediatric patients admitted at the Central Hospital of Nampula, Mozambique
Background Antibiotics are synthetic or natural substances used to treat bacterial infectious
diseases. When used incorrectly, they can be a factor in the development of antimicrobial …
diseases. When used incorrectly, they can be a factor in the development of antimicrobial …
[HTML][HTML] Application of Nanomaterials in the Prevention, Detection, and Treatment of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
J Hulme - Pharmaceutics, 2022 - mdpi.com
Due to differences in geographic surveillance systems, chemical sanitization practices, and
antibiotic stewardship (AS) implementation employed during the COVID-19 pandemic, many …
antibiotic stewardship (AS) implementation employed during the COVID-19 pandemic, many …
[HTML][HTML] Evaluation of antibiotic prescribing pattern in pediatrics in a tertiary care hospital
R Mathew, H Sayyed, S Behera… - Avicenna Journal of …, 2021 - thieme-connect.com
Background: The irrational use of antibiotics is a global issue and it can lead to morbidity,
mortality, and increased health care costs. Hence, proper use of antibiotics is imperative and …
mortality, and increased health care costs. Hence, proper use of antibiotics is imperative and …
A cross-sectional study evaluating the knowledge and beliefs about, and the use of antibiotics amongst Malaysian university students
Background: The introduction of antibiotics into modern medicine has changed clinical care
by saving millions of lives. However, misuse of antibiotics has led to their benefits being …
by saving millions of lives. However, misuse of antibiotics has led to their benefits being …
[HTML][HTML] High prevalence of multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacterial infections in Northwest Nigeria
Methods A total of 735 non-duplicate clinical bacterial isolates were collected between
January and July 2019, from among specimens processed by the diagnostic microbiological …
January and July 2019, from among specimens processed by the diagnostic microbiological …
Fixed‐dose combination antibiotics: The search for evidence using the example of ampicillin–cloxacillin
B Sayer, B Bortone, M Sharland… - British Journal of Clinical …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
High consumption of irrational fixed‐dose combination (FDC) antibiotics may pose a threat
of antimicrobial resistance. In India, ampicillin–cloxacillin was the second highest sold FDC …
of antimicrobial resistance. In India, ampicillin–cloxacillin was the second highest sold FDC …