Tag: Antibiotic Stewardship
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Infection Prevention and Control in Cameroon OB-GYN: Practices in a Referral Hospital
Overview Maternal health outcomes are closely linked to the level of infection prevention and control (IPC) in obstetrics and gynecology (OB-GYN) departments. In Cameroon, as in many low- and middle-income countries, healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and unsafe obstetric practices contribute to maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. This article highlights current knowledge and practices related to…
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Nairobi Summit Seeks to Cure Africa’s Growing AMR Diagnosis Gap
Nairobi Hosts Africa’s Largest Diagnostics Summit on AMR When communities across Africa face rising cases of infections that resist standard medicines, the need for accurate diagnostics becomes urgent. This week in Nairobi, a major international conference will gather policymakers, scientists, clinicians, and industry leaders to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through improved diagnostic tools and practices.…
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Kenya Faces Alarming AMR Threat: 6 in 10 Drug-Resistant Infections Fatal
Overview: The Growing Risk of Drug-Resistant Infections in Kenya Experts are sounding the alarm about antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Kenya, warning that six out of ten people with drug-resistant infections may die. The unsettling figure underscores a global health challenge that is becoming increasingly acute at the country level, where access to effective treatments, infection…
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Kenya Faces Grim AMR Crisis: Six in Ten Drug-Resistant Infections Deadly, Experts Warn
Kenya confronts a looming antimicrobial resistance crisis In a sober warning to the public and policymakers, health experts say antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is driving a deadly trend in Kenya: six out of ten people with drug-resistant infections could die. The statistic, highlighted by researchers and clinicians, underscores the urgent need for comprehensive action to curb…
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Superbug Outbreak Ties Auckland and Christchurch Hospitals, Health NZ Warns
Overview: A Linked Outbreak Across Two Cities health authorities in New Zealand say a superbug outbreak has surfaced in Auckland and Christchurch hospitals, with one Christchurch strain linked to an Auckland cluster. The development underscores the ongoing challenge of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in healthcare settings and the importance of rapid detection, coordinated response, and strict…
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West Bank Hospitals Grapple with Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria
Growing Threat of Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria in West Bank Hospitals Hospitals across the West Bank are facing a troubling new normal: higher rates of infections caused by multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria. As health systems strive to protect patients, clinicians, administrators, and public health officials are collaborating to contain the spread, improve treatment outcomes, and preserve the effectiveness…
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Italy? West Bank Hospitals Confront High Rates of Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria
Rising Threat of Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria in West Bank Hospitals Across West Bank hospitals, healthcare systems are grappling with an alarming rise in multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria. Medical centers that once relied on standard antibiotic regimens now face pathogens that no longer respond to several first-line and even secondary treatments. The trend underscores a global challenge: antibiotic…
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Rising Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria in West Bank Hospitals
Overview: A Growing Threat in West Bank Hospitals Healthcare facilities across the West Bank are reporting higher-than-expected levels of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria, raising concerns about patient safety, treatment options, and infection control. MDR bacteria resist multiple antibiotics, making common infections harder to treat and increasing the risk of complications, longer hospital stays, and higher healthcare…
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How Demographic Shifts in Europe May Accelerate Drug-Resistant Bloodstream Infections
Overview: Demographic Change and Emerging Health Risks Europe’s population is aging, with longer life expectancy but higher prevalence of chronic illnesses. A recent study highlights a troubling link: demographic shifts could fuel a rise in drug-resistant bloodstream infections (DRBI) across the continent. As more people live with multiple chronic conditions, the likelihood of invasive infections…
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Colistin-Based Strategies Against CRE: Insights from the AIDA Randomized Trial on Acquisition and Molecular Traits after Monotherapy vs. Colistin-Meropenem Therapy
Overview: Why the AIDA Trial Matters for CRE Management Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) pose a critical challenge in modern medicine, limiting effective treatment options and driving higher mortality. In the ongoing effort to optimize therapy, clinicians frequently employ colistin-based regimens, either as monotherapy or in combination with meropenem. The AIDA randomized trial investigates how these regimens…