The need to improve antimicrobial susceptibility testing capacity in Ugandan health facilities: insights from a surveillance primer

The need to improve antimicrobial susceptibility testing capacity in Ugandan health facilities: insights from a surveillance primer

Abstract Background Lab-based surveillance (LBS) of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is not systematically implemented in Uganda. We aimed to identify the gaps in establishing regular LBS of AMR in Uganda. Methods This was a retrospective records review. It was done at Mulago Hospital (MH) Microbiolog...

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Main Authors: Duku Chaplain, Butti Ben Asutaku, Muhammad Mona, Douglas Bulafu, Dickson Aruhomukama
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-02-01
Series:Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
Subjects:
Antimicrobial resistance
Surveillance
Microbiology labs
Mulago Hospital
Uganda
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-022-01072-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-022-01072-4

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