Question

The federal government, including the CDC, with the full support of the White House is promoting a multi- pronged effort to combat antibiotic resistant organisms. These include educating people about antibiotic use; mandating immunizations; use of the antibiogram; "say no to Vanco". What are some interventions to use from a cellular to systems level?

Answer 1

Antibiotics are known as wonder drug.In developing countries it is easily available and bought with out any prescription,it is the main reason for resistance.so provide adequate education to patients and general public.Antibiotic resistance was reported to occur when it loses its ability to inhibit bacteria effectively.The bacteria begin to multiply and grow in the presence of therapeutic level of antibiotics.

There are many ways that drug resistance csn be prevented.

immunization

safe food production

hand washing

use antibiotics as prescribed and when needed

Preventing infection also prevent resistant bacteria.

some of the measures to alleviate anti microbial resistance.

increased collaboration between government,non governmental agencies professional group and international agencies.

new network that undertake surveillance of antimicrobial use and antimicrobial resistance

international approach for control of counterfelt antimicrobials

use antibiotics at rational level . - maintain adequate treatment guidelines

over the counter antibiotics . - use antibiotics according to the prescription.

use guidelines for antibiotics . - .corr cor dose,route and duration

practice hygiene when using antibiotics . use alcohol based handrub or handwashing

identify the residents of MDR infections and use of standard treatment regime for their management ,vaccination, prevention of infection and ban on OTC sale of antimicrobials.

At hospital settings

establish infection prevention and control committee

practice good hygiene

effective diagnosis and treatment of infection

rational antimicrobial use

surveillance of antibiotics resistance and antibiotic use

improving antimicrobial quality and supply chain

good microbiology practices

educate health care providers.