Kongress
Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS)
Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) in migration- and travel-associated infections.
Organisers
Institute of Medical Microbiology and Hygiene, Saarland
University, Homburg/Saar, Germany
Course Coordinators
Katharina Last, Homburg/Saar, Germany
Sophie Schneitler, Homburg/Saar, Germany
Sören Becker, Homburg/Saar, Germany
Course Objectives
Processes of globalisation and climate change have far reaching consequences, which affect medical care
worldwide. Steadily rising temperatures and climate change-induced natural disasters lead to changing
mobility patterns and migration movements of refugees. Furthermore, infectious diseases may become prevalent in regions that have not been affected previously. Antimicrobial stewardship, especially for migration- and travel-associated infections, should therefore be taught with a global and holistic perspective, taking medical, political, and cultural factors into account. The aims of the course are to (i) enable participants to diagnose and classify infectious diseases in the context of travel and migration, (ii) develop diagnostic strategies and treatment options for selected travel- and migration associated infections, and (iii) apply the AMS concept specifically to health problems associated with migration,
One Health and climate change.