WHONET: An Information System for Monitoring Antimicrobial Resistance
WHONET: A System for Tracking Antibiotic Resistance
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Author Information
Author(s): Thomas F. O'Brien, John M. Stelling
Primary Institution: WHO Collaborating Center for Surveillance of Resistance to Antimicrobial Agents, Microbiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital
Conclusion
WHONET enhances the monitoring and management of antimicrobial resistance through collaborative data analysis and local surveillance.
Supporting Evidence
- WHONET allows microbiologists to monitor drug resistance in their hospitals and communities.
- The software can analyze stored data and generate various types of reports.
- Local analysis helps detect problems in testing and improves overall data quality.
- WHONET enables collaborative surveillance across multiple countries.
Takeaway
WHONET is a tool that helps hospitals keep track of how bacteria are becoming resistant to antibiotics, so they can better manage infections.
Methodology
WHONET software allows users to input and analyze susceptibility test results, generating various reports and facilitating data pooling across laboratories.
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