Estimation of the Burden of Disease of Infections caused by Resistant Microbials in Brazil

• Grant number: 24/02579-0
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral
• Effective date (Start): April 01, 2024
• Effective date (End): March 31, 2026
• Field of knowledge: Health Sciences - Medicine
• Principal Investigator: Ana Cristina Gales
• Grantee: Ronan Adler Tavella
• Host Institution: Escola Paulista de Medicina (EPM). Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP). Campus São Paulo. São Paulo , SP, Brazil
• Associated research grant: 21/10599-3 - The Antimicrobial Resistance Institute of São Paulo (The Aries Project), AP.CEPID

Abstract

Climate change has been related to pattern changes in the occurrence of several diseases. Recent studies indicates that, in the next decades, diseases typical from tropical areas such as dengue and zika will be present in the Europe. The expansion in the area of occurrence of these diseases is consequence of the expansion of vectors´ ecological niches. The increase in the number of infections around the world and the excessive use of medicines may result in the establishment of more resistant strains.The microbial resistance is one of the biggest threats to global health, food security, and development today. It can lead to higher medical costs, prolonged hospital stays, and increased mortality. In this sense, it is of major importance to quantify and preachify the health impacts of microbial resistance.