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ArticleSouthern African journal of infectious diseases2024

The importance of antimicrobial stewardship: An undergraduate perspective.

Lodewyk J de Kock

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Article in Southern African journal of infectious diseases, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

1 author.

Lodewyk J de KockSchool of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-9844-8772

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

In this opinion paper, the author reflects on a transformative experience attending an antimicrobial stewardship workshop that shifted their perception of the looming crisis of antimicrobial resistance. The author emphasises the critical need for greater awareness and education at all levels of society, from healthcare professionals to the general population, to truly comprehend the severity of this issue. Drawing parallels between antimicrobial resistance and more recognised threats such as cancer, the author advocates for a multidisciplinary approach and heightened emphasis on education to foster responsible antimicrobial use. They propose practical strategies, including integrating stewardship principles into medical education and advocating for preventive measures such as vaccination. Ultimately, this paper urges individuals to embrace their roles as stewards of antimicrobials and to seize the opportunity to effect change for the betterment of humanity. Contribution: This opinion paper emphasises the urgent need for greater awareness and education on antimicrobial stewardship. It underscores the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration and proposes practical strategies, particularly in healthcare education. These insights align with the journal's scope of advancing healthcare education, policy, and addressing global health challenges regarding infectious diseases.

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antimicrobial resistanceantimicrobial stewardshipinfectious diseasespharmacologyundergraduate

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PMID39148520
PMCPMC11325599

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