Antimicrobial Resistance in the Tropics
Makeda Semret1, Louis-Patrick Haraoui2
1Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology McGill University Health Centre, 1001, Boul Decarie Bloc E, E05.1616, Montreal, Quebec H4A3J1, Canada.
Infectious Disease Clinics of North America
|February 5, 2019
Summary
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global threat, especially impacting low- and middle-income nations. This article examines AMR"s drivers in the tropics and its impact on travelers and migrants.
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
Background:
- Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is increasing globally, posing a significant threat to public health.
- Low- and middle-income countries face heightened vulnerability due to weaker health systems.
- Population mobility, including travel and migration, accelerates the worldwide spread of AMR.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of factors contributing to the emergence, spread, and persistence of AMR in tropical regions.
- To discuss the clinical implications of AMR for travelers and migrants.
- To highlight the specific challenges posed by antibiotic resistance in mobile populations.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and synthesis of existing data on AMR.
- Analysis of factors influencing AMR emergence and spread in tropical environments.
- Case scenario-based discussion of clinical implications for mobile populations.
Main Results:
- Identified key drivers of AMR in the tropics, including socioeconomic and environmental factors.
- Highlighted the increased risk of harboring drug-resistant organisms among travelers and migrants.
- Illustrated clinical challenges through common scenarios faced by mobile populations.
Conclusions:
- AMR is a complex global crisis with particular implications for tropical regions and mobile populations.
- Strengthening health systems in vulnerable countries is crucial to combat AMR.
- Awareness and targeted interventions are needed to mitigate risks for travelers and migrants.
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