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Chioma Stella Osuagwu,
Iretiola Fajolu,
Oyinlola Oduyebo,
Alero Roberts,
Shaheen Mehtar,
Folasade Ogunsola,
Philip Oshun,
and
Carolyne H
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- The global versus African burden of resistance, importance of microbiology investigations before or during antibiotic therapy
- Antibiotic misuse and overuse as a driver of antimicrobial resistance
- Strengthening the ICAN network to support stewardship and infection prevention
- Basic interventions /tools to support stewardship
- How to develop antibiotic guidelines and policies
- Incorporating antimicrobial stewardship into hospital infection control programs
- Using Education and feedback to change behaviour for antimicrobial stewardship and infection prevention and control
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This annual guide provides up-to-date information on the latest antibiotics and their use. It valuable resource for clinicians who need to stay up-to-date on the latest antibiotic stewardship recommendations.
This report from the World Health Organization provides a comprehensive overview of the global threat of antimicrobial resistance.
This report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine provides a comprehensive review of the use of antibiotics in food-producing animals and the potential for this to contribute to antimicrobial resistance.
This series of articles from The Lancet provides a comprehensive overview of the global health and development implications of antimicrobial resistance.
This primer from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides a basic overview of antimicrobial resistance for public health officials.
This guide from the Infectious Diseases Society of America provides a practical guide to antibiotic stewardship for clinicians.
This report from the Institute of Medicine provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges posed by antimicrobial resistance in the 21st century. It includes data on the prevalence of antimicrobial resistance, the impact of antimicrobial resistance on public health, and the actions that need to be taken to address this issue.
This report from the World Health Organization provides a comprehensive overview of the issue of antibacterial resistance in humans and animals. It includes data on the prevalence of antibacterial resistance, the impact of antibacterial resistance on public health, and the actions that need to be taken to address this issue.
This report from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations provides a comprehensive overview of the One Health approach to antimicrobial resistance. It includes data on the prevalence of antimicrobial resistance, the impact of antimicrobial resistance on public health, and the actions that need to be taken to address this issue.
This report from the United Nations Environment Programme provides a comprehensive overview of the role of the environment in the development and spread of antimicrobial resistance. It includes data on the prevalence of antimicrobial resistance in the environment, the risks associated with environmental exposure to antimicrobial resistance, and the actions that need to be taken to reduce the risk of antimicrobial resistance in the environment.
This report from the World Health Organization provides a comprehensive overview of the global threat of antimicrobial resistance. It includes data on the prevalence of antimicrobial resistance, the impact of antimicrobial resistance on public health, and the actions that need to be taken to address this issue.
Provides a detailed overview of the history of antibacterial drug resistance, the mechanisms of antibacterial drug resistance, and the clinical implications of antibacterial drug resistance. It is written by one of the world's leading experts on antimicrobial resistance.
Provides a chilling account of the antibiotic resistance crisis and the potential consequences for public health. It is written by a former Assistant Director-General of the World Health Organization and must-read for anyone who is concerned about the future of antibiotics.
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Tells the story of the fight against antibiotic resistance. It is written by a journalist who has covered the issue extensively and provides a fascinating insight into the science, politics, and public health challenges of antimicrobial resistance
This report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides a comprehensive overview of the public health crisis of antimicrobial resistance. It includes data on the prevalence of antimicrobial resistance, the impact of antimicrobial resistance on public health, and the actions that need to be taken to address this issue.
This report from the World Health Organization provides a comprehensive overview of the role of the food chain in the development and spread of antimicrobial resistance. It includes data on the prevalence of antimicrobial resistance in food animals, the risks associated with consuming antimicrobial-resistant food, and the actions that need to be taken to reduce the risk of antimicrobial resistance in the food chain.
Textbook on infection control and hospital epidemiology. It covers a wide range of topics, including the epidemiology of healthcare-associated infections, the principles of infection prevention, and the management of outbreaks.
Provides guidance on infection prevention and control in the dental office. It covers a wide range of topics, including the epidemiology of healthcare-associated infections in dental offices, the principles of infection prevention, and the management of outbreaks.
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Provides guidance on infection prevention and control in the water industry. It covers a wide range of topics, including the epidemiology of waterborne infections, the principles of infection prevention, and the management of waterborne outbreaks.
Provides guidance on infection prevention and control in the travel industry. It covers a wide range of topics, including the epidemiology of travel-related infections, the principles of infection prevention, and the management of travel-related outbreaks.
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Time
9 hours
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Institutions
BSAC
Infection Control Africa Network (ICAN)
College of Medicine University of Lagos (CMUL)
Instructors
Chioma Stella Osuagwu
Iretiola Fajolu
Oyinlola Oduyebo
Alero Roberts
Shaheen Mehtar
Folasade Ogunsola
Philip Oshun
Carolyne H
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