BSAC Vanguard Series: Inequality and antibiotic resistance.
J Antimicrob Chemother
; 77(2): 277-278, 2022 02 02.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1672216
ABSTRACT
COVID-19 has highlighted the worldwide inequities in access to the tools needed to tackle the pandemic. The same is the case for antibiotic resistance (ABR), which is projected to cause far greater devastation. The truth is that unless we tackle the burden of infectious diseases in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), we will not impact ABR worldwide. Despite valiant efforts we have largely failed to address antibiotic conservation. We have directed millions of dollars into developing new antibiotics and surveillance systems and mostly ignored interventions such as infection prevention. Insufficient resources are dedicated to interventions such as sanitation and clean water, vaccination and changes in agricultural practice to reduce reliance on antimicrobials. Large-scale public health interventions are required. Funding mechanisms must be found to support LMICs in making these changes. Action is required at the highest levels.
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Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Developing Countries
/
COVID-19
Topics:
Vaccines
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
J Antimicrob Chemother
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Jac
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