African Journal of
Microbiology Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Microbiol. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0808
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJMR
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 5233

Full Length Research Paper

Evaluation of factors fuelling global antimicrobial resistance and its economic and clinical burden

Larry L. Mweetwa
  • Larry L. Mweetwa
  • Department of Chemistry, Marine Biodiscovery Centre, University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom.
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Paul Chukwuemeka Adiukwu
  • Paul Chukwuemeka Adiukwu
  • School of Pharmacy, University of Botswana, Plot 4775 Notwane Rd., Gaborone 00000, Botswana.
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Kabo O. Tshiamo
  • Kabo O. Tshiamo
  • Nathan and Family Pharmacy, P. O. Box 1299 ABG, Gaborone 00000, Botswana.
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Thatoyaone Kenaope
  • Thatoyaone Kenaope
  • Department of Pharmacy, Boitekanelo College, Plot 5824 Masetlheng Rd., Gaborone 00000, Botswana.
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Tiroyaone Nthusang
  • Tiroyaone Nthusang
  • Department of Pharmacy, School of Health Sciences, University of Zambia, Ridgeway Campus, P. O. Box 50110, Lusaka, Zambia.
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Emmanuel Tope Oluwabusola
  • Emmanuel Tope Oluwabusola
  • Department of Chemistry, Marine Biodiscovery Centre, University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom.
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  •  Received: 13 March 2020
  •  Accepted: 14 August 2020
  •  Published: 31 March 2021

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