Antimicrobial resistance in Africa: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is widely acknowledged as a global problem, yet in many parts of the world its magnitude is still not well understood. This review, using a public health focused approach, aimed to understand and describe the current status of AMR in Africa in relation to common causes of infections and drugs recommended in WHO treatment guidelines.

Methods

PubMed, EMBASE and other relevant databases were searched for recent articles (2013-2016) in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines. Article retrieval and screening were done using a structured search string and strict inclusion/exclusion criteria. Median and interquartile ranges of percent resistance were calculated for each antibiotic-bacterium combination.

Results

AMR data was not availab

SUBMITTER: Tadesse BT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5594539 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature