Search for dissertations about: "antibiotic use"

Showing result 26 - 30 of 213 swedish dissertations containing the words antibiotic use.

  2. 26. Lessons from diagnosis-prescribing and antibiotic resistance surveillance in Ujjain, India : the lull before the storm

    Author : Ashish Pathak; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : antibiotic prescribing;

    Abstract : Background: The evolution of antibiotic resistance is a global public health crisis building over decades. In this build-up antibiotic use has been the main driver for antibiotic resistance. READ MORE

  4. 27. β-lactam combinations against multidrug-resistant Enterobacterales : Exploring combination effects and resistance development

    Author : Lisa Allander; Thomas Tängdén; Linus Sandegren; Pernilla Lagerbäck; Arnfinn Sundsfjord; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Gram-negative bacteria; antibiotic combination therapy; antibiotic resistance; beta-lactams; beta-lactamase inhibitors; Infektionssjukdomar; Infectious Diseases;

    Abstract : The β-lactam antibiotics are a cornerstone in treating bacterial infections, but the increasing prevalence of antibiotic resistance worldwide threatens their effectiveness. The main driver of β-lactam resistance is the production of β-lactamases, which are bacterial enzymes that inactivate the antibiotic. READ MORE

  5. 28. Resistant pneumococci and use of antibiotics

    Author : Eva Melander; Malmö Klinisk mikrobiologi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; bakteriologi; Mikrobiologi; mycology; virology; streptococcus pneumoniae; Antibiotics; drug resistance; bacteriology; Microbiology; virologi; mykologi;

    Abstract : Pneumococcal resistance to antibiotics has become a worldwide problem. The rapid increase in frequency seems to be caused by intercontinental spread of a few resistant clones. Resistance to antibiotics in pneumococci has reduced the therapeutic arsenal for common respiratory tract infections as well as for invasive infections. READ MORE

  6. 29. Are we using antibiotics responsibly? Assessing antibiotic use in rural Shandong province, China

    Author : Oliver James Dyar; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Community;

    Abstract : Background: Tackling the misuse and overuse of antibiotics is critical both for global sustainable development and for reducing social inequalities in the world. The World Health Organisation Global Action Plan on antimicrobial resistance calls on all Member States to develop multi-sectoral National Action Plans and to “monitor and promote optimization of antimicrobial use at national and local levels”. READ MORE

  7. 30. The use of antibiotic prophylaxis in implant dentistry : a microbiological and clinical perspective

    Author : Dalia Khalil; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The current development of antibiotic resistance calls for prudent use of antibiotic prescription. Methods of investigating antibiotic overconsumption, include identifying areas of misuse or overuse, as well as implementing recommendations and guidelines. The efficacy of antibiotic prophylaxis prior to dental implant surgery is debated. READ MORE