Roles and challenges of clinical microbiology laboratories in antimicrobial stewardship in resource-limited countries: A narrative review

IF 0.2 Q4 MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL
M. Tahir, A. Ahmad, Temitope Ige, I. Abdullahi, Y. Usman, A. Suleiman
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Abstract

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major global health challenge, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). Programs that appropriate antibiotic use such as antimicrobial stewardship, is a global health strategy adopted by the World Health Organization to contain threats posed by AMR. Unfortunately, many LMICs are at best left behind in the process of developing antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASP). We highlighted the roles of the clinical microbiology laboratory in antimicrobial stewardship and challenges associated with the program in LMICs. We further suggested ways forward in the adoption and implementation of existing programs in resource-limited settings. There is generally nonexistent or at best, fewer ASP in the LMICs. More efforts need to be channeled toward fighting the AMR scourge, primarily by adopting ASP while utilizing the little resources available.
在资源有限的国家,临床微生物实验室在抗菌药物管理中的作用和挑战:一个叙述性的回顾
抗微生物药物耐药性(AMR)是一项重大的全球卫生挑战,特别是在低收入和中等收入国家。适当使用抗生素的规划,如抗菌药物管理,是世界卫生组织为遏制抗生素耐药性构成的威胁而采取的一项全球卫生战略。不幸的是,许多低收入和中等收入国家在制定抗菌药物管理计划(ASP)的过程中充其量被抛在后面。我们强调了临床微生物实验室在抗菌药物管理中的作用以及与中低收入国家计划相关的挑战。我们进一步提出了在资源有限的情况下采用和实施现有方案的方法。中等收入国家一般不存在ASP,或者至多只有很少ASP。需要更多的努力来与抗菌素耐药性的祸害作斗争,主要是通过采用ASP,同时利用有限的可用资源。
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Journal of Clinical Sciences
Journal of Clinical Sciences MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL-
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