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 …
Antimicrobial resistance profiles of Escherichia coli isolated from laying hens in Zambia: implications and significance on one health
Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has been deepening in the layer poultry sector
in Zambia partly due to the inappropriate use of antimicrobials. Escherichia coli (E. coli), a …
in Zambia partly due to the inappropriate use of antimicrobials. Escherichia coli (E. coli), a …
Prescribing patterns of antibiotics according to the WHO AWaRe classification during the COVID-19 pandemic at a teaching hospital in Lusaka, Zambia: implications …
Irrational and inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics is a major problem that can lead to the
development of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). In Zambia, there is insufficient information …
development of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). In Zambia, there is insufficient information …
WHO AWaRe classification for antibiotic stewardship: tackling antimicrobial resistance–a descriptive study from an English NHS Foundation Trust prior to and during …
R Abdelsalam Elshenawy, N Umaru… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a silent and rapidly escalating pandemic, presenting a
critical challenge to global health security. During the pandemic, this study was undertaken …
critical challenge to global health security. During the pandemic, this study was undertaken …
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 …
World Health Organization AWaRe framework for antibiotic stewardship: Where are we now and where do we need to go? An expert viewpoint
The AWaRe classification categorizes antibiotics and is a tool for antimicrobial stewardship.
To combat antimicrobial resistance, prescribers must adhere to the AWaRe framework …
To combat antimicrobial resistance, prescribers must adhere to the AWaRe framework …
Phenotypic and genotypic antibiotic susceptibility profiles of Gram-negative bacteria isolated from bloodstream infections at a referral hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
K Yamba, C Lukwesa-Musyani… - PLOS Global Public …, 2023 - journals.plos.org
Bloodstream infections (BSI) caused by antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) Gram-negative
bacteria (GNB) are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Third-generation …
bacteria (GNB) are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Third-generation …
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 …
[HTML][HTML] Drivers of antimicrobial resistance in layer poultry farming: evidence from high prevalence of multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli and enterococci in Zambia
S Mudenda, FN Bumbangi, K Yamba… - Veterinary …, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study employed a structured questionnaire in
77 layer poultry farms in the provinces of Lusaka and Copperbelt, Zambia, from September …
77 layer poultry farms in the provinces of Lusaka and Copperbelt, Zambia, from September …