Utilising cumulative antibiogram data to enhance antibiotic stewardship capacity in the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, Ghana

Utilising cumulative antibiogram data to enhance antibiotic stewardship capacity in the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, Ghana

Abstract Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major public health challenge with its impact felt disproportionately in Western Sub-Saharan Africa. Routine microbiology investigations serve as a rich source of AMR monitoring and surveillance data. Geographical variations in susceptibility p...

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Main Authors: Mavis Puopelle Dakorah, Elizabeth Agyare, Joseph Elikem Efui Acolatse, George Akafity, John Stelling, Victoria J. Chalker, Owen B. Spiller, Nana Benyin Aidoo, Frederick Kumi-Ansah, Daniel Azumah, Stephen Laryea, Robert Incoom, Eric Kofi Ngyedu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-10-01
Series:Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
Subjects:
Antimicrobial resistance
Cumulative antibiogram
Antimicrobial stewardship
Quality management
Diagnostic stewardship
Empiric therapy
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-022-01160-5

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-022-01160-5

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