The changing landscape of antimicrobial resistance and use in South Africa: The need for access to new antibiotics: A position paper

The changing landscape of antimicrobial resistance and use in South Africa: The need for access to new antibiotics: A position paper

Antibiotic resistance is a global threat, with a disproportionate burden of mortality in low- and middle-income countries. It is increasing in both the public and private healthcare sectors within South Africa, especially in Gram-negative organisms, and is associated with increased use of World...

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Main Authors: H Finlayson, V Chibabhai, P Jeena, S Kolman, W Lowman, T C Manzini, T Nana, J Nuttall, A Parker, P Skosana, V Ueckermann, A Wise
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: South African Medical Association 2024-10-01
Series:South African Medical Journal
Subjects:
antimicrobial resistance
antimicrobial use
antibiotic stewardship
AwaRE antibiotics
Online Access:https://samajournals.co.za/index.php/samj/article/view/2348
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