Antibiotic-mediated perturbation of the gut microbiome is associated with numerous
infectious and autoimmune diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Yet, as the gut microbiome …

National action plans enumerate many interventions as potential strategies to reduce the
burden of bacterial antimicrobial resistance (AMR). However, knowledge of the benefits …

SARS-CoV-2 subvariants BQ. 1.1 and XBB. 1 have been circulating globally with superior
growth advantages over most omicron mutants (appendix p 5). However, XBB. 1.5, a …

Based on review of recent evidence, CDC recommends a single 500 mg intramuscular dose
of ceftriaxone for uncomplicated gonorrhea. Treatment for coinfection with Chlamydia …

Introduction Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global concern. Currently, the greatest
mortality due to AMR is in Africa. A key driver continues to be high levels of dispensing of …

Background We assessed the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic
in India on the consumption of antibiotics and hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) in the private …

Importance Azithromycin has been hypothesized to have activity against SARS-CoV-2.
Objective To determine whether oral azithromycin in outpatients with SARS-CoV-2 infection …

Background Twice-yearly mass distribution of azithromycin to children is a promising
intervention to reduce childhood mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. The World Health …

Progress has been made globally in improving the coverage of key maternal, newborn, and
early childhood interventions in low-income and middle-income countries, which has …

Background Inappropriate antimicrobial usage is a key driver of antimicrobial resistance
(AMR). Low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) are disproportionately burdened by AMR …