Preventing and managing antimicrobial resistance in the African region: A scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) constitutes a significant threat to global health and food security, typically associated with high morbidity and mortality rate. The high burden of infectious diseases coupled with the weak health systems in most countries of Africa magnifies the risk of increasing AMR and its consequences thereof. This scoping review will be aimed at mapping the evidence on interventions used to prevent and manage antimicrobial resistance in Africa, guided by the "One Health" concept.

Methods

We will consider interventions targeting multiple sectors such as health care systems, the agricultural and veterinary sectors. The outcomes to be considered include reduction of AMR decreased morbidity and mortality due to infectious diseases, increased awa

SUBMITTER: Iwu-Jaja CJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8279328 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature