Epidemiology of Antibiotic Resistance in Lebanese Extra-Hospital Settings: an overview

Publication date: Available online 12 December 2018Source: Journal of Global Antimicrobial ResistanceAuthor(s): Marwan Osman, Hiba Al Mir, Rayane Rafei, Fouad Dabboussi, Jean-Yves Madec, Marisa Haenni, Monzer HamzeAbstractAntibiotics can truly be considered the symbol of the 20th century's miracle drugs. However, excessive and inappropriate use of antibiotics in human and veterinary medicine has led to repercussions in terms of mortality, morbidity, and financial and societal costs, especially with the lack of novel drugs to combat infections caused by resistant pathogens. Unfortunately, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has increased significantly worldwide in the past decades, particularly in developing third-world countries. Hence, various key organizations have made AMR the focus of highly visible reports, conferences, and actions. Nevertheless, the majority of investigations were initiated in the developed world. In Lebanon, as in other developing countries, AMR remains responsible for significant morbidity and mortality. While a high number of studies have targeted the AMR crisis in Lebanese clinical settings, its epidemiological situation in animals, foodstuffs, and environment is still unclear in this country. In this context and in order to better survey, control and prevent the emergence of multidrug-resistant strains in Lebanese non-clinical settings, this work reviewed the available data on the epidemiology of antibiotic-resistant bacteria isolated from Lebanese extr...
Source: Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research