Antimicrobial Stewardship Project

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Antimicrobial resistance is a critical global public health issue, and antimicrobial stewardship strategies are key to curtailing the problem. CIDRAP's Antimicrobial Stewardship Project provides current, accurate, and comprehensive information on the topic and works to build an online community to address leading issues.

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ASP Monthly Quiz

Test your stewardship knowledge! This month's quiz is based on new data from the National Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Monitoring System, which found that fewer resistant organisms were identified in organic meat. Take the June quiz!

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Hope amid challenging times for antibiotic developers

Chris Dall | News Reporter | CIDRAP News

Jun 15, 2021

"While we're highlighting urgency, we're also showing opportunities and glimmers of hope," says report author.

Small Vet Antibiotic Survey

The Antimicrobial Resistance and Stewardship Initiative at the University of Minnesota's College of Veterinary Medicine is currently recruiting small animal veterinary practices for an upcoming national point-prevalence survey of antibiotic use. The survey will help establish a national antibiotic-use estimate in small animal practice.

6/24 ASP Webinar

Join CIDRAP-ASP and experts from Kenya and South Africa on Jun 24 at 8:30 am Eastern Time (US & Canada)/3:30 pm East Africa Time/2:30 pm South African Standard Time for a webinar on antimicrobial stewardship programs and the use of diagnostics in Africa. Registration is required.

New Episode

ASP Research Page

Check out our brand new ASP Research page, a space where we'll be providing monthly reviews of topics trending in the literature on antimicrobial resistance and stewardship, occasional perspective pieces and reports, and educational resources.