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Commentary

Antimicrobial stewardship in primary health care programs in humanitarian settings: the time to act is now

Truppa C, Alonso B, Clezy K, Deglise C, Dromer C,  et al.
2023-09-04 • Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
2023-09-04 • Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
Fragile and conflict-affected settings bear a disproportionate burden of antimicrobial resistance, due to the compounding effects of weak health policies, disrupted medical supply chains...
Journal Article
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Review

C-reactive protein and procalcitonin use in adults in low- and middle-income countries: a narrative review

Lamrous A, Repetto EC, Depp T, Jimenez C, Chua AC,  et al.
2023-05-17 • JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance
2023-05-17 • JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance
OBJECTIVES
C-reactive protein (CRP) and procalcitonin (PCT) are widely used biomarkers in high-income countries. However, evidence for their use in low- and middle-income countries (...
Conference Material
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Abstract

Facilitating safe discharge through predicting disease progression in moderate COVID-19: development and validation of a prediction model in resource-limited settings

Chandna A, PRIORITISE Study Group, Mahajan R, Gautam P, Mwandigha L,  et al.
2022-05-09 • MSF Scientific Days International 2022
2022-05-09 • MSF Scientific Days International 2022
INTRODUCTION
In locations where few people have received Covid-19 vaccines, health systems remain vulnerable to spikes in SARS-CoV-2 infections. Triage tools, which could include bio...
Conference Material
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Poster

Drivers of antibiotic prescription and use in three MSF projects in Africa

Eibs T, Koscalova A, Jimenez C, Lasry E, Kohler G,  et al.
2019-04-30 • MSF Scientific Days International 2019: Research
2019-04-30 • MSF Scientific Days International 2019: Research
Journal Article
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Research

“Without antibiotics, I cannot treat”: A qualitative study of antibiotic use in Paschim Bardhaman district of West Bengal, India

Nair MM, Tripathi S, Mazumdar S, Mahajan R, Harshana A,  et al.
2019-07-27 • PLOS One
2019-07-27 • PLOS One
Background
Misuse of antibiotics is a well-known driver of antibiotic resistance. Given the decentralized model of the Indian health system and the shortage of allopathic doctors in...
Protocol
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Research Protocol

Prediction of disease severity in young children presenting with acute febrile illness in resource-limited settings: a protocol for a prospective observational study

Chandna A, Aderie EM, Ahmad R, Arguni E, Ashley EA,  et al.
2021-01-25 • BMJ Open
2021-01-25 • BMJ Open
INTRODUCTION
In rural and difficult-to-access settings, early and accurate recognition of febrile children at risk of progressing to serious illness could contribute to improved pati...
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Research

Knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to antibiotic use in Paschim Bardhaman District: A survey of healthcare providers in West Bengal, India

Nair MM, Tripathi S, Mazumdar S, Mahajan R, Harshana A,  et al.
2019-05-31 • PLOS One
2019-05-31 • PLOS One
INTRODUCTION:
Antibiotic misuse is widespread and contributes to antibiotic resistance, especially in less regulated health systems such as India. Although informal providers are in...
Journal Article
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Research

Facilitating safe discharge through predicting disease progression in moderate COVID-19: a prospective cohort study to develop and validate a clinical prediction model in resource-limited settings

Chandna A, Mahajan R, Gautam P, Mwandigha L, Gunasekaran K,  et al.
2022-03-21 • Clinical Infectious Diseases
2022-03-21 • Clinical Infectious Diseases
BACKGROUND
In locations where few people have received COVID-19 vaccines, health systems remain vulnerable to surges in SARS-CoV-2 infections. Tools to identify patients suitable for...
Journal Article
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Research

Qualitative study of antibiotic prescription patterns and associated drivers in Sudan, Guinea-Bissau, Central African Republic and Democratic Republic of Congo

Eibs T, Koscalova A, Nair MM, Grohma P, Kohler G,  et al.
2020-09-24 • BMJ Open
2020-09-24 • BMJ Open
OBJECTIVES
The objective of this study was to address the knowledge gap regarding antibiotic use in Medecins Sans Frontiéres (MSF) projects located in Africa by exploring antibiotic ...