Antimicrobial resistance in developing countries

Antimicrobial resistance in developing countries

1998 | C A Hart, S Kariuki
The chapter discusses the impact of antimicrobial resistance in developing countries, emphasizing the scarcity and misuse of antibiotics. It highlights that in many developing nations, antibiotics are unregulated and often used empirically, leading to widespread resistance. Key pathogens such as *Streptococcus pneumoniae*, *Mycobacterium tuberculosis*, and *Staphylococcus aureus* have shown increasing resistance, particularly in regions like sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. The chapter also addresses specific infections like diarrhoeal diseases, respiratory tract infections, meningitis, sexually transmitted infections, and nosocomial infections, where resistance is a significant issue. It concludes by emphasizing the need for improved laboratory infrastructure, better regulation of antibiotic use, and public education to conserve antimicrobial resources and prevent the spread of resistance.The chapter discusses the impact of antimicrobial resistance in developing countries, emphasizing the scarcity and misuse of antibiotics. It highlights that in many developing nations, antibiotics are unregulated and often used empirically, leading to widespread resistance. Key pathogens such as *Streptococcus pneumoniae*, *Mycobacterium tuberculosis*, and *Staphylococcus aureus* have shown increasing resistance, particularly in regions like sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. The chapter also addresses specific infections like diarrhoeal diseases, respiratory tract infections, meningitis, sexually transmitted infections, and nosocomial infections, where resistance is a significant issue. It concludes by emphasizing the need for improved laboratory infrastructure, better regulation of antibiotic use, and public education to conserve antimicrobial resources and prevent the spread of resistance.
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