Why local antibiotic resistance data matters – Informing empiric prescribing through local data collation, app design and engagement in Zambia

Why local antibiotic resistance data matters – Informing empiric prescribing through local data collation, app design and engagement in Zambia

Background: Control of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) relies on local knowledge and local intervention implementation. Effective antibiotic stewardship requires locally-suitable prescribing guidelines. We aimed to use a novel digital tool (the ZARIApp) and a participatory approach to help develop lo...

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Main Authors: Sombo Fwoloshi, Uchizi Chola, Ruth Nakazwe, Timothy Tatila, Tebuho Mateele, Mwewa Kabaso, Theresa Muzyamba, Ilunga Mutwale, Anja St Clair Jones, Jasmin Islam, Enock Chikatula, Aggrey Mweemba, Wilson Mbewe, Lloyd Mulenga, Alexander M. Aiken, J. Anitha Menon, Sarah Lou Bailey, Gwenan M. Knight
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-12-01
Series:Journal of Infection and Public Health
Subjects:
Antimicrobial resistance
Antimicrobial stewardship
Antibiotics
Microbiology sampling
Digital epidemiology
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876034123003957

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