About this Research Topic
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) stands as a daunting challenge to global health, with its repercussions disproportionately felt in developing nations. The intricate nature of AMR is rooted in its ability to evolve, rendering many existing antimicrobial agents ineffective. In low- and middle-income countries, the strain of limited resources further exacerbates the struggle against this escalating health threat. These nations grapple with systemic deficiencies in their healthcare infrastructure, inadequate access to quality medication, socio-economic disparities, and cultural norms, all of which present additional complexities to tackling AMR.
Our research focus seeks to shed light on the confluence of innovative approaches targeted at AMR control in the face of such challenges endemic to developing regions. It emphasizes the exploration of groundbreaking methods, technologies, and policy reforms that address AMR. Given the pressing urgency, current strides in AMR management, such as the development of new-generation antimicrobials, leveraging artificial intelligence for faster pathogen identification, and community-based interventions, are noteworthy. However, effective implementation remains a challenge, suggesting the necessity for an integrated, multidisciplinary approach to catalyze sustainable AMR control.
To effectively address AMR in developing nations, it is crucial to consider the unique challenges these regions face. Limited healthcare infrastructure, scarcity of resources, and diverse socio-cultural dynamics significantly influence the struggle against AMR. Understanding and addressing these challenges are essential to design effective and sustainable interventions.
This call for research encourages interdisciplinary studies that contribute to a comprehensive understanding of AMR's complex dimensions in low- and middle-income countries. Manuscripts from various fields, including microbiology, epidemiology, public health, social sciences, economics, and others, are invited.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to,
• Studies on AMR surveillance.
• Behavioral interventions to promote prudent antimicrobial use.
• Community engagement and awareness campaigns.
• Economic assessments of AMR control measures, and evaluations of policy interventions.
• Novel avenues for AMR control in developing nations.
We welcome original research articles, review articles, case studies, perspectives, and commentaries.
Through this research endeavor, we aim to bring attention to the critical issue of AMR in developing nations and foster collaboration among researchers, policymakers, and healthcare practitioners to develop effective, context-specific strategies to combat AMR and safeguard the future of antimicrobial efficacy.
Our research focus seeks to shed light on the confluence of innovative approaches targeted at AMR control in the face of such challenges endemic to developing regions. It emphasizes the exploration of groundbreaking methods, technologies, and policy reforms that address AMR. Given the pressing urgency, current strides in AMR management, such as the development of new-generation antimicrobials, leveraging artificial intelligence for faster pathogen identification, and community-based interventions, are noteworthy. However, effective implementation remains a challenge, suggesting the necessity for an integrated, multidisciplinary approach to catalyze sustainable AMR control.
To effectively address AMR in developing nations, it is crucial to consider the unique challenges these regions face. Limited healthcare infrastructure, scarcity of resources, and diverse socio-cultural dynamics significantly influence the struggle against AMR. Understanding and addressing these challenges are essential to design effective and sustainable interventions.
This call for research encourages interdisciplinary studies that contribute to a comprehensive understanding of AMR's complex dimensions in low- and middle-income countries. Manuscripts from various fields, including microbiology, epidemiology, public health, social sciences, economics, and others, are invited.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to,
• Studies on AMR surveillance.
• Behavioral interventions to promote prudent antimicrobial use.
• Community engagement and awareness campaigns.
• Economic assessments of AMR control measures, and evaluations of policy interventions.
• Novel avenues for AMR control in developing nations.
We welcome original research articles, review articles, case studies, perspectives, and commentaries.
Through this research endeavor, we aim to bring attention to the critical issue of AMR in developing nations and foster collaboration among researchers, policymakers, and healthcare practitioners to develop effective, context-specific strategies to combat AMR and safeguard the future of antimicrobial efficacy.
Keywords: Antimicrobial, resistance
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