1. Short summary / abstract
This web directory contains information on: -
Related topics
Bacteraemia
Healthcare-associated infections
Helicobacter pylori
Staphylococcus aureus
Streptococcal infections
Tuberculosis
Menu
General information(Wired for Health Fact sheet)
Advice and guidance 0 Antibiotic resistance
Laboratory Services – Antibiotic Resistance Monitoring and Reference Laboratory
Publications
Links
Steering Group on Healthcare-associated Infection
Latest antimicrobial resistance data
Report: Antimicrobial Resistance in 2000: England and Wales
European Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance System (EARSS)
Gonococcal Resistance to Antimicrobials Surveillance programme (GRASP)
Bacteraemias and antibiotic resistance
2. What question is the document addressing?
The web directory can be used to access information on the Health Protection Agency website on antimicrobial resistance, data and related topics
3. Type of study
Web pages
4. Methods valid & appropriate?
Yes
Comments:
Antimicrobial resistance describes the ability of a micro-organism to resist the growth-suppressing or microbicidal effects of particular antimicrobial agents.
5. Results / recommendations reliable?
Yes
6. Any major problems and biases?
Links on web directory do not always provide the information needed or suggested by heading
7. Any other important / relevant studies which confirm or contradict?
Information/documents plus external links included in web directory
8. Keywords
Antimicrobial resistance antimicrobial agents resistance infectious organisms
Reviewer's Details:
| Name: | Sue Wiseman |
| Post: | Nurse Consultant –Infection Control, DH |
Affiliations
(Society / Organisation / Advisory Committee): | Member Advisory Committee on Dangerous Pathogens
Health Protection Adviser Royal College of Nursing P/T
Member Infection Control Nurses Association |
*** Note: These are the views of a professional expert rather than an official statement from his or her society, organisation or advisory committee.