Systematic review of surveillance systems for AMR in Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

Surveillance is a useful tool for tracking antimicrobial resistance (AMR) trends, patterns, therapeutic and policy interventions. Proper correlation of surveillance data gives meaningful insight into the underlying epidemiology and facilitates development of rational interventions. This comprehensive review aims to identify, classify and assess gaps in Global Antimicrobial Resistance and Use Surveillance System (GLASS) reporting and national action plan (NAP) implementation in Africa.

Methods

Articles published in English were searched across five electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, Embase, AJOL and Cochrane) and grey literature. Articles were screened against inclusion/exclusion criteria and data from eligible studies were retrieved and analysed. This systematic revi

SUBMITTER: Okolie OJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9780554 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature