[HTML][HTML] High-quality health systems in the Sustainable Development Goals era: time for a revolution
Executive summary Although health outcomes have improved in low-income and middle-
income countries (LMICs) in the past several decades, a new reality is at hand. Changing …
income countries (LMICs) in the past several decades, a new reality is at hand. Changing …
Strategies to improve antimicrobial utilization with a special focus on developing countries
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a high priority across countries as it increases morbidity,
mortality and costs. Concerns with AMR have resulted in multiple initiatives internationally …
mortality and costs. Concerns with AMR have resulted in multiple initiatives internationally …
Global trends in antimicrobial resistance in animals in low-and middle-income countries
INTRODUCTION The global scale-up in demand for animal protein is the most notable
dietary trend of our time. Since 2000, meat production has plateaued in high-income …
dietary trend of our time. Since 2000, meat production has plateaued in high-income …
Antibiotic resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa–Mechanisms, epidemiology and evolution
Antibiotics are powerful drugs used in the treatment of bacterial infections. The inappropriate
use of these medicines has driven the dissemination of antibiotic resistance (AR) in most …
use of these medicines has driven the dissemination of antibiotic resistance (AR) in most …
[HTML][HTML] Increased detection of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales bacteria in Latin America and the Caribbean during the COVID-19 pandemic
GR Thomas, A Corso, F Pasterán, J Shal… - Emerging Infectious …, 2022 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Abstract During 2020–2021, countries in Latin America and the Caribbean reported clinical
emergence of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales that had not been previously …
emergence of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales that had not been previously …
Antibiotic prescription practices in primary care in low-and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background The widespread use of antibiotics plays a major role in the development and
spread of antimicrobial resistance. However, important knowledge gaps still exist regarding …
spread of antimicrobial resistance. However, important knowledge gaps still exist regarding …
Global incidence in hospital-associated infections resistant to antibiotics: An analysis of point prevalence surveys from 99 countries
Background Hospital-associated infections (HAIs) are an important cause of morbidity and
mortality around the world. Many HAIs are caused by drug-resistant bacterial pathogens, but …
mortality around the world. Many HAIs are caused by drug-resistant bacterial pathogens, but …
Impact of antimicrobial stewardship interventions to improve antibiotic prescribing for hospital inpatients in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis
L Siachalinga, W Mufwambi, IH Lee - Journal of Hospital Infection, 2022 - Elsevier
Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) interventions to improve antibiotic use are being
implemented in Africa, but their impact is not fully known. The aim of this review was to …
implemented in Africa, but their impact is not fully known. The aim of this review was to …
Rationalizing antimicrobial therapy in the ICU: a narrative review
The massive consumption of antibiotics in the ICU is responsible for substantial ecological
side effects that promote the dissemination of multidrug-resistant bacteria (MDRB) in this …
side effects that promote the dissemination of multidrug-resistant bacteria (MDRB) in this …
Current rates of purchasing of antibiotics without a prescription across sub-Saharan Africa; rationale and potential programmes to reduce inappropriate dispensing …
TM Sono, E Yeika, A Cook, A Kalungia… - Expert review of anti …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global concern. Currently, the greatest
mortality due to AMR is in Africa. A key driver continues to be high levels of dispensing of …
mortality due to AMR is in Africa. A key driver continues to be high levels of dispensing of …