[The role of antimicrobial stewardship programs in the control of bacterial resistance]

Rev Esp Quimioter. 2016 Sep:29 Suppl 1:47-51.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

In order to improve infection prognosis and reduce the existing microbial resistance problem (a challenge similar to that of climate change), a higher implication of the Administration, an increased level of social awareness and the development of specific corporate networks, including the pharmaceutical industry, is needed. However, we must first consolidate Antimicrobial Stewardship Programmes with experts who seek to improve antibiotic therapy effectivity in severe infections and to reduce global antibiotic exposure.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Anti-Infective Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Bacterial Infections / drug therapy
  • Bacterial Infections / microbiology
  • Drug Resistance, Bacterial*
  • Humans
  • Inappropriate Prescribing / prevention & control

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Anti-Infective Agents