Global strategies to combat antimicrobial resistance: a one health perspective

S Mudenda, B Chabalenge, V Daka, RL Mfune… - Pharmacology & …, 2023 - scirp.org
Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health challenge that has escalated
due to the inappropriate use of antimicrobials in humans, animals, and the environment …

Knowledge, awareness and practices of healthcare workers regarding antimicrobial use, resistance and stewardship in Zambia: a multi-facility cross-sectional study

S Mudenda, B Chabalenge, V Daka… - JAC-Antimicrobial …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a threat to public health globally. Despite
its consequences, there is little information about the knowledge, awareness, and practices …

[HTML][HTML] Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns and Risk Factors Associated with ESBL-Producing and MDR Escherichia coli in Hospital and Environmental Settings in …

M Kasanga, G Kwenda, J Wu, M Kasanga, MJ Mwikisa… - Microorganisms, 2023 - mdpi.com
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a public health problem threatening human, animal, and
environmental safety. This study assessed the AMR profiles and risk factors associated with …

Antimicrobial resistance profiles of Escherichia coli isolated from laying hens in Zambia: implications and significance on one health

S Mudenda, S Malama, M Munyeme… - JAC-antimicrobial …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has been deepening in the layer poultry sector
in Zambia partly due to the inappropriate use of antimicrobials. Escherichia coli (E. coli), a …

[HTML][HTML] Assessment of antimicrobial resistance laboratory-based surveillance capacity of hospitals in Zambia: findings and implications for system strengthening

K Yamba, JY Chizimu, S Mudenda, C Lukwesa… - Journal of Hospital …, 2024 - Elsevier
Background A well-established antimicrobial resistance (AMR) laboratory-based
surveillance (LBS) is of utmost importance in a country like Zambia which bears a significant …

Determination of the Prevalence and Antimicrobial Resistance of Enterococcus faecalis and Enterococcus faecium Associated with Poultry in Four Districts in Zambia

G Mwikuma, H Kainga, SA Kallu, C Nakajima, Y Suzuki… - Antibiotics, 2023 - mdpi.com
The presence of antimicrobial-resistant Enterococci in poultry is a growing public health
concern worldwide due to its potential for transmission to humans. The aim of this study was …

Community antibiotic consumption and associated factors in Lusaka district of Zambia: findings and implications for antimicrobial resistance and stewardship

MT Ngoma, D Sitali, S Mudenda… - JAC-Antimicrobial …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Introduction Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global public health crisis. This study
assessed the general public's consumption of antibiotics and associated factors in the …

Antimicrobial stewardship: knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding antimicrobial use and resistance among non-healthcare students at the University of Zambia

S Mudenda, P Chisha, B Chabalenge… - JAC-antimicrobial …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a significant threat to the world and could
become humanity's next major challenge. This study assessed non-healthcare students' …

Antimicrobial stewardship situation analysis in selected hospitals in Zambia: findings and implications from a national survey

JY Chizimu, S Mudenda, K Yamba… - Frontiers in Public …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Background Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) programs are critical in combating
antimicrobial resistance (AMR). In Zambia, there is little information regarding the capacity of …