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Long-term Video Tracking of Cohoused Aquatic Animals: A Case Study of the Daily Locomotor Activity of the Norway Lobster (Nephrops norvegicus)
Published on: April 8, 2019
["Look to Norway"--but for how long?]
Jon Birger Haug1, Ragnhild Raastad, Dag Berild
1Medisinsk klinikk, Oslo universitetssykehus, Aker 0514 Oslo, Norway. jon.haug@akersykehus.no
Summary
Norway maintains low antibiotic resistance due to prudent antibiotic prescribing and strict marketing controls. Continued surveillance and research are vital to sustain this favorable antimicrobial resistance situation.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
- Pharmacology
Context:
- Norway's reputation for low antibiotic resistance is contrasted with international perceptions.
- Historical and regulatory factors have shaped antibiotic use and resistance patterns in Norway.
- Despite successes, specific antibiotic resistance concerns remain, necessitating ongoing vigilance.
Purpose:
- To investigate the factors contributing to Norway's low rates of antimicrobial resistance.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of national strategies and surveillance programs in combating antibiotic resistance.
- To identify areas requiring further research and economic support to maintain low resistance levels.
Summary:
- Norway's low antibiotic resistance is attributed to judicious antibiotic prescribing and limited marketing of new agents, a practice rooted in Scandinavian medical tradition.
- National surveillance programs like NORM track resistance, revealing low levels of MRSA and ESBL-producing Enterobacteriaceae, though resistance in E. coli and enterococci warrants attention.
- While Norway has robust surveillance systems, enhanced knowledge of hospital antibiotic use and increased funding are crucial for future resistance control.
Impact:
- Provides insights into successful antimicrobial stewardship strategies applicable to other nations.
- Highlights the importance of regulatory oversight in controlling antibiotic availability and consumption.
- Underscores the need for continued investment in surveillance and research to address evolving antibiotic resistance challenges.
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