Global Antimicrobial Stewardship with a Focus on Low- and Middle-Income Countries. (July 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pierce, Jacob; Apisarnthanarak, Anucha; Schellack, Natalie; Cornistein, Wanda; Maani, Amal Al; Adnan, Syamhanin; Stevens, Michael P.
• Is Part Of: International journal of infectious diseases. Volume 96(2020)
• Page Start: 621
• Page End: 629
• Publication Date: 2020-07
• Subjects: Antimicrobial stewardship -- low- and middle-income countries -- antimicrobial resistance; Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; Communicable Diseases -- Periodicals; Communicable diseases; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 616.9
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2020.05.126
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1201-9712

Abstract

Highlights: Global antimicrobial resistance is increasing. Antimicrobial stewardship is critical for optimizing the safe and effective use of antimicrobials and for limiting antimicrobial resistance. Low- to middle-income countries can effectively utilize antimicrobial stewardship but face unique challenges. Key resources exist to help establish antimicrobial stewardship programs in low- to middle-income countries. Abstract: Antimicrobial resistance is a global public health crisis. Antimicrobial Stewardship involves adopting systematic measures to optimize antimicrobial use, decrease unnecessary antimicrobial exposure and to decrease the emergence and spread of resistance. Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) face a disproportionate burden of antimicrobial resistance and also face challenges related to resource availability. Although challenges exist, the World Health Organization has created a practical toolkit for developing Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs (ASPs) that will be summarized in this article.