1Nwafia, I., 2Nwafia, S.,2Ibeh, P, *3Ajunwa, K., 2Obaje, O.,2Ehimiyen, R.,2Nwachukwu, L., 2Promise, G., 2Eze, S., 2Igono, F.,2Okoli, N., and 2 Nwadike, S.
1Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Ituku-Ozalla Campus, Enugu State, Nigeria
2Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Ituku-Ozalla Campus, Enugu State, Nigeria
3Microbiology Research Laboratory, Alex Ekwueme Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
*Correspondence to: ajunwakelechi@gmail.com; +2348062402014 Abstract:
Background: The adverse effects of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) are manifesting worldwide. A major con- tributing factor to AMR is the inappropriate use of antimicrobials in humans and animals. It is imperative to raise awareness among medical students of the current public health challenges of AMR and make them antibiotic guardians because they are the future medical doctors. This survey was designed to assess the knowledge of AMR and habits of antimicrobial use (AMU) among medical students as a means to guide them in their future practice. Continue reading “Knowledge of antibiotic resistance and habits of antibiotic use among medical students of University of Nigeria Enugu: a descriptive cross-sectional survey”