Authors: Muloi, Dishon, Fevre, Eric M, Bettridge, Judy, Rono, Robert, Ong'are, Daniel, Hassell, James M, Karani, Maurice K, Muinde, Patrick, van Bunnik, Bram, Street, Alice, Chase-Topping, Margo, Pederson, Amy B, Ward, Melissa J, Woolhouse, Mark
Venue: Journal of Global Health
Type: Publication
Abstract: Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) driven by antibiotic consumption is a growing global health threat. However, data on antimicrobial consumption patterns in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is sparse. Here, we investigate the patterns of antibiotic sales in humans and livestock in urban Nairobi, Kenya, and evaluate the level of awareness and common behaviours related to antibiotic use and AMR amongst human and veterinary pharmacists.Methods: A total of 40 human and 19 veterinary drug store pharmacists were interviewed in Nairob...
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Topics: 
Environmental health
Family medicine
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