Antimicrobial resistance from a one health perspective in Cameroon: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Mohamed Moctar Mouliom MouicheFrédéric MoffoJane-Francis Tatah Kihla AkoachereNdode Herman Okah-NnaneNabilah Pemi MapiefouValantine Ngum NdzeAbel WadeFélicité Flore Djuikwo-TeukengDorine Godelive Tseuko ToghouaHenri René ZambouJean Marc Kameni FeussomMatthew LeBretonJulius Awah-Ndukum

Published in: BMC public health (2019)

This review shows that resistance to commonly prescribed antibiotics in Cameroon is high. The findings emphasize the urgent need to address gaps in the standardization of AMR diagnostics, reporting and use of available information to optimize treatment guidelines for the arsenal of antibiotics. Effective AMR surveillance through continued data sharing, large-scale collaboration, and coordination of all stakeholders is essential to understand and manage the AMR national burden.

Keyphrases

antimicrobial resistance
health information
public health
healthcare
mental health
electronic health record
adverse drug
risk factors
clinical practice
big data
emergency department
climate change
health promotion
replacement therapy