Mobile genetic elements (MGEs), such as plasmids and integrative and conjugative
elements (ICEs), are main drivers for the spread of antibiotic resistance (AR). Coevolution …

There are serious concerns with rising antimicrobial resistance (AMR) across countries
increasing morbidity, mortality and costs. These concerns have resulted in a plethora of …

Background Improving the quality of hospital antibiotic use is a major goal of WHO's global
action plan to combat antimicrobial resistance. The WHO Essential Medicines List Access …

Abstract Objectives The WHO Access, Watch and Reserve (AWaRe) classification has been
developed to support countries and hospitals in promoting rational use of antibiotics while …

Importance Appropriate use of antibiotics is life-saving in neonatal early-onset sepsis (EOS),
but overuse of antibiotics is associated with antimicrobial resistance and long-term adverse …

Background Antibiotic resistance is a major threat to global health. Although detailed
information about antibiotic use in high-income countries is available, little is known …

There are 425 million people with diabetes mellitus in the world. By 2045, this figure will
grow to over 600 million. Diabetes mellitus is classified among noncommunicable diseases …

There is a clear need for simple resources to improve the quality of antibiotic prescribing
globally. The AWaRe book was designed as a tool to make the antibiotics section of the …

Accelerated emergence of drug-resistant pathogenic microbes, their unbeatable virulence
and a gradual loss of efficacy of currently used antimicrobial agents over the last decade …

Introduction The emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a threat to public health. In
2015, the World Health Organization (WHO) introduced a global action plan to tackle AMR in …