Mapping the Presence of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Using GIS and Medical Reports

Biosafety & Biosecurity

Date: June 2024

Miguel Hinojosa González

Miguel Hinojosa González

Antibiotic resistance in bacteria is a major public health problem worldwide. Several organizations around the world are dedicated to tracking antibiotic-resistant bacteria, but these agencies invest relatively little compared to the magnitude of the problem, especially in low-income countries. There is a need for information collection and visualization tools that enable informed decision-making in the development of public policies to address this issue. The proposed solution involves a georeferencing system that integrates data from relevant agencies into geographic information systems (GIS) to identify areas of high incidence, potential infection hotspots, and, based on healthcare coverage, areas where the population is most vulnerable.

Antibiotic resistance in bacteria is a major public health problem worldwide. Several organizations around the world are dedicated to tracking antibiotic-resistant bacteria, but these agencies invest relatively little compared to the magnitude of the problem, especially in low-income countries. There is a need for information collection and visualization tools that enable informed decision-making in the development of public policies to address this issue. The proposed solution involves a georeferencing system that integrates data from relevant agencies into geographic information systems (GIS) to identify areas of high incidence, potential infection hotspots, and, based on healthcare coverage, areas where the population is most vulnerable.