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Antibiotic use in developing countries.

R E Istúriz1, C Carbon

  • 1Groupe Hospitalier Bichat-Claude Bernard, Paris, France.

Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology
|July 6, 2000
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Antibiotic resistance genes emerge and spread globally, driven by factors like misuse and poor hygiene. Combating this requires judicious antibiotic use, improved surveillance, and better socioeconomic conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Antimicrobials have been vital for over 60 years.
  • Emergence and global spread of antimicrobial resistance genes pose a significant threat to human health.
  • Resistance genes in bacteria can lead to treatment failures and increased mortality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the emergence and dissemination of antimicrobial resistance genes.
  • To highlight the role of societal factors in the rise of antibiotic resistance.
  • To propose strategies for mitigating the spread of resistance.

Main Methods:

  • Review of global emergence and dissemination events of antibiotic resistance.
  • Analysis of contributing factors including antibiotic misuse and socioeconomic conditions.

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  • Identification of key intervention points for resistance control.

    • Main Results:

    • Antimicrobial resistance genes have emerged and spread globally, originating from various regions.
    • Developing countries contribute significantly to both emergence and dissemination of resistance.
    • Societal issues like antibiotic misuse, poor drug quality, crowding, and inadequate hygiene facilitate resistance spread.

    Conclusions:

    • The global rise in antimicrobial resistance is driven by complex emergence and dissemination processes.
    • Addressing resistance requires multifaceted strategies including judicious antibiotic stewardship, improved surveillance, and enhanced socioeconomic conditions.
    • Multinational cooperative efforts and education are crucial for delaying resistance emergence and limiting its spread.