Strategic Approach to Prevention and Containment of Antimicrobial Resistance in South-East Asia

Publication date: January 2013 Source:Journal of Patient Safety & Infection Control, Volume 1, Issue 1 Author(s): Rajesh Bhatia Antimicrobial resistance is one of the biggest challenges being faced by healthcare professionals. Facing this challenge requires a strategic and rationalized approach towards containment of resistance. In South-East Asia, multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) continues to plague our community. There have been reports of antiretroviral therapy (ART) resistance as well as resistant malaria. The incidence of multidrug resistant Salmonella typhi (MDRST) is also on the increase. Majority of the healthcare associated infections are caused by multi-drug resistant organisms. Increased resistance has led to increased morbidity and mortality and thus, an increased burden on healthcare resulting in a substantial effect on the economy. Rationalized use of antimicrobials is the need of the hour. A strategic approach based upon addressing factors influencing resistance would considerably lessen the burden over a period of time.
Source: Journal of Patient Safety and Infection Control - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research