Roles and challenges of clinical microbiology laboratories in antimicrobial stewardship in resource-limited countries: A narrative review
| Autor: | Mohammed Ibrahim Tahir, Abdurrahman El-Fulaty Ahmad, Temidayo Oluwafemi Ige, Idris Nasir Abdullahi, Yahaya Usman, Ahmed Babangida Suleiman |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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| Zdroj: | Journal of Clinical Sciences, Vol 18, Iss 2, Pp 74-80 (2021) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 2468-6859 2408-7408 |
| DOI: | 10.4103/jcls.jcls_60_19 |
| Popis: | Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major global health challenge, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). Programs that appropriate antibiotic use such as antimicrobial stewardship, is a global health strategy adopted by the World Health Organization to contain threats posed by AMR. Unfortunately, many LMICs are at best left behind in the process of developing antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASP). We highlighted the roles of the clinical microbiology laboratory in antimicrobial stewardship and challenges associated with the program in LMICs. We further suggested ways forward in the adoption and implementation of existing programs in resource-limited settings. There is generally nonexistent or at best, fewer ASP in the LMICs. More efforts need to be channeled toward fighting the AMR scourge, primarily by adopting ASP while utilizing the little resources available. |
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