*1Iregbu, K. C., 1Nwajiobi-Princewill, P. I., 1Medugu, N., 2Umeokonkwo, C. D., 3Uwaezuoke, N. S., 4Peter, Y. J., 5Nwafia, I. N., 6Eliukwu, C., 7Shettima, S. A., 8Suleiman, M. R., 9Awopeju, T. A., 10Udoh, U., 11Adedosu, N., 12Mohammed, A., 13Oshun, P., 14Ekuma, A., 15Manga, M. M., 16Osaigbovo, I. I., 17Ejembi, C. J., 18Akujobi, C. N., 19Samuel, S. O., 20Taiwo, S. S., and 13Oduyebo, O. O.
1National Hospital Abuja, Nigeria;
2Alex Ekwueme Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki;
3Federal Medical Centre, Jabi, Abuja, Nigeria;
4University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada;
5University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu;
6Babcock University Teaching Hospital, Ilishan-Remo, Nigeria;
7Federal Medical Centre, Yola;
8Federal Medical Centre, Katsina;
9University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt;
10University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar;
11Federal Medical Centre, Owo;
12Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto;
13Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos;
14University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Uyo;
15Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe;
16University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin-City;
17Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria;
18Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi;
19Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Irrua;
20Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, Nigeria. *Correspondence to: keniregbu@yahoo.co.uk
Abstract:
Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major clinical challenge globally. It is mainly a consequence of inappropriate prescribing and use of antibiotics. Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) ensures that antibiotics are prescribed and used appropriately. This study assessed AMS practice in selected Nigerian hospitals. Continue reading “Antimicrobial Stewardship Implementation in Nigerian Hospitals: Gaps and Challenges”