Antimicrobial use and resistance data in human and animal sectors in the Lao PDR: evidence to inform policy.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To review the scientific evidence base on antimicrobial use (AMU) and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in human and animal sectors in the Lao PDR (Laos).

Methods

We reviewed all publications from July 1994 (the first article describing AMR in Laos) to December 2020. Electronic searches were conducted using Google Scholar and PubMed with specific terms relating to AMR and AMU in Lao, French and English languages.

Findings

We screened 1,357 peer-reviewed and grey reports by title and abstract and then full articles/reports. Of 80 included, 66 (83%) related to human health, nine (11%) to animal health, four (5%) to both animal and human health and one (1%) to the environment. Sixty-two (78%) were on AMR and 18 (22%) on AMU. Extended spectrum beta lactamase-produ

SUBMITTER: Chansamouth V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8638151 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature