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February 28, 2026Open Access

Antimicrobial Resistance Mechanisms Amongst Clinical Isolates from Rural Ethiopian Hospitals: An Antibiotic Availability and Prescribing Practices Study

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MTMamo TekleKDKassa Debella

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Overview

Mixed-methods study reveals high antimicrobial resistance rates in rural Ethiopia, suggesting improved antibiotic stewardship is crucial.

Key Points

  • To investigate antimicrobial resistance mechanisms among clinical isolates in rural Ethiopian hospitals and assess related prescribing practices.
  • Conducted surveys and observational studies
  • Performed molecular analyses on clinical isolates
  • Assessed antibiotic availability and prescribing practices
  • 85% prevalence of ESBL-producing enterobacteriaceae observed
  • Antibiotic availability identified as primary predictor of antimicrobial resistance
  • Recommendations for improved access to antimicrobials and antibiotic stewardship proposed

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Tekle et al. (2004) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a287010a974eb0d3c02677https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18786185
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