The changing landscape of antimicrobial resistance and use in South Africa: The need for access to new antibiotics: A position paper

• Published in: South African medical journal Vol. 114; no. 10; pp. 26 - 32
• Main Authors: Finlayson, H, Chibabhai, V, Jeena, P, Kolman, S, Lowman, W, Manzini, T C, Nana, T, Nuttall, J, Parker, A, Skosana, P, Ueckermann, V, Wise, A
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: South Africa South African Medical Association NPC 01.10.2024; Health & Medical Publishing Group; South African Medical Association
• Subjects: Anti-Bacterial Agents - therapeutic use; antibiotic stewardship; Antibiotics; antimicrobial access; Antimicrobial resistance; Antimicrobial stewardship; Antimicrobial use; AwaRE antibiotics; Complications and side effects; Drug resistance in microorganisms; Drug Resistance, Bacterial; Drug Resistance, Microbial; Health Services Accessibility; Humans; Prevention; Public health; Risk factors; South Africa; Supply and demand; South Africa

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 Heal...