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Healthcare provider-focused antimicrobial stewardship in sub-Saharan Africa: opportunities and challenges.

Authors :
Dunlea T
Richards S
Lembo T
Source :
Trends in microbiology [Trends Microbiol] 2023 Mar; Vol. 31 (3), pp. 215-218. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Feb 07.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

To address the antimicrobial resistance (AMR) crisis, governments around the world have created action plans to optimize antimicrobial use (AMU). These plans include antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) that encompasses educational programs for healthcare workers. We discuss these programs in sub-Saharan Africa, including the opportunities and challenges arising from a highly constrained healthcare environment.<br /> (Published by Elsevier Ltd.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1878-4380
Volume :
31
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Trends in microbiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
36759308
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tim.2022.12.009