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Antimicrobial Resistance in the Arab Region

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Abstract

A few decades after the discovery of the first antibiotic, the widespread overuse and misuse of antibiotics across human and nonhuman sectors have led to the development and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). AMR is now a threat to public health worldwide not only for its effect on population health but also for the significant associated economic burden. Several governments and organizations, including the World Health Organization (WHO), have emphasized the need to control this problem and called for the development and implementation of national policies and strategies to limit its spread.

In this chapter, we will provide a broad overview of the global epidemiology of AMR with emphasis on the current situation in countries of the Arab world. We will also explore the causes behind its evident increase. Finally, we will end with specific recommendations for the implementation of multifaceted strategies and action policies structured around the Global Action Plan launched by the WHO.

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Ballouz, T., Rizk, N., Kanj, S.S. (2019). Antimicrobial Resistance in the Arab Region. In: Laher, I. (eds) Handbook of Healthcare in the Arab World. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-74365-3_173-1

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