A Narrative Review of Antibiotic Prescribing Practices in Primary Care Settings in South Africa and Potential Ways Forward to Reduce Antimicrobial Resistance

A Narrative Review of Antibiotic Prescribing Practices in Primary Care Settings in South Africa and Potential Ways Forward to Reduce Antimicrobial Resistance

There are concerns with the current prescribing of antibiotics in both the private and public primary care settings in South Africa. These concerns need to be addressed going forward to reduce rising antimicrobial resistance (AMR) rates in South Africa. Concerns include adherence to current prescrib...

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Main Authors: Audrey Chigome, Nishana Ramdas, Phumzile Skosana, Aislinn Cook, Natalie Schellack, Stephen Campbell, Giulia Lorenzetti, Zikria Saleem, Brian Godman, Johanna C. Meyer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-10-01
Series:Antibiotics
Subjects:
antibiotics
antimicrobial stewardship programs
antimicrobial resistance
quality indicators
primary care
South Africa
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/12/10/1540

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https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/12/10/1540

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