The changing landscape of antimicrobial resistance and use in South Africa : the need for access to new antibiotics : a position paper
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South African Medical Association
Abstract
Antibiotic resistance is a global threat, with a disproportionate burden of mortality in low- and middle-income countries. It is increasing in both the public and private healthcare sectors within South Africa, especially in Gram-negative organisms, and is associated with increased use of World Health Organization watch and reserve antibiotics. There is a need for improved access to new antibiotics to treat infections caused by drug-resistant organisms in order to limit side-effects and improve patient outcomes of currently available antibiotics. We propose the responsible introduction of these new antibiotics with both administrative and clinical oversight in order to preserve the longevity of these precious antibiotics.
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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), Antimicrobial use, Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS), Antimicrobial access
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SDG-03: Good health and well-being
Citation
Finlayson, H., Chibabhai, V., Jeena, P. et al. 2024, 'The changing landscape of antimicrobial resistance and use in South Africa : the need for access to new antibiotics : a position paper', South African Medical Journal, vol. 114, no. 10, pp. 26-32. https://doi.org/10.7196/SAMJ.2024.v114i10.2348.