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 …
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 …
Not recommended fixed-dose antibiotic combinations in low-and middle-income countries–the example of Tanzania
K Vliegenthart-Jongbloed, J Jacobs - Antimicrobial Resistance & Infection …, 2023 - Springer
Background Fixed-dose combinations (FDC) are medicine formulations that combine two or
more ingredients in fixed ratios in a single dose form. Although advantageous in …
more ingredients in fixed ratios in a single dose form. Although advantageous in …
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 …
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 …
Appropriateness of surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis in a teaching hospital in Ghana: Findings and implications
IA Sefah, EY Denoo, V Bangalee, A Kurdi… - JAC-Antimicrobial …, 2022 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Background Surgical site infections (SSIs) are among the most common infections
seen in hospitalized patients in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs), accounting for up …
seen in hospitalized patients in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs), accounting for up …
Identifying and addressing challenges to antimicrobial use surveillance in the human health sector in low-and middle-income countries: experiences and lessons …
Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health security threat and is
associated with increased morbidity and mortality. One of the key drivers of AMR is the …
associated with increased morbidity and mortality. One of the key drivers of AMR is the …
Antibiotic use among hospitalized patients in Africa: a systematic review of point prevalence studies
U Abubakar, M Salman - Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities, 2024 - Springer
Background There is paucity of data describing the rate and quality indices of antibiotics
used among hospitalized patients at continental level in Africa. This systematic review …
used among hospitalized patients at continental level in Africa. This systematic review …
Antibiotic use at a tertiary hospital in Tanzania: findings from a point prevalence survey
D Katyali, G Kawau, B Blomberg, J Manyahi - Antimicrobial Resistance & …, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Background In Tanzania, data on antibiotic use at the patient level is scarce, and
intervention measures to optimize antibiotic use and reduce antimicrobial resistance are …
intervention measures to optimize antibiotic use and reduce antimicrobial resistance are …