Since the 1950s, antibiotics have been used in the field of animal husbandry for growth
promotion, therapy and disease prophylaxis. It is estimated that up to 80% of the antibiotics …

Background There is limited data to describe the point-prevalence of healthcare-associated
infections (HAIs) among patients at a regional level in Africa. This study estimated the …

Objectives: Describe the pathophysiology of hospital-acquired infections. Review the
laboratory tests used in the evaluation of hospital-acquired infections. Summarize the …

Social disparities continue to limit universal access to health care, directly impacting both
lifespan and quality of life. Concomitantly, the gut microbiome has been associated with …

Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health challenge that has escalated
due to the inappropriate use of antimicrobials in humans, animals, and the environment …

Summary Each year, an estimated 7· 7 million deaths are attributed to bacterial infections, of
which 4.95 million are associated with drug-resistant pathogens, and 1· 27 million are …

Background Previous evidence shows that antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
spread are not always perfectly correlated within and between countries. We conducted an …

Infection associated with multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria has become a serious threat to
public health, and there is an urgent demand of developing new antibiotics that offer …

The 'post-antibiotic'era is near according to the World Health Organization (WHO). It is well
known, due to the work of the scientific community, that drugs (antibiotics, antifungals, and …

Abstract Background Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) and
carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (CRPA) are a growing threat. The …