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Antibiotic resistance: a rundown of a global crisis.

Authors :
Aslam, Bilal
Wang, Wei
Arshad, Muhammad Imran
Khurshid, Mohsin
Muzammil, Saima
Rasool, Muhammad Hidayat
Nisar, Muhammad Atif
Alvi, Ruman Farooq
Aslam, Muhammad Aamir
Qamar, Muhammad Usman
Salamat, Muhammad Khalid Farooq
Baloch, Zulqarnain
Source :
Infection & Drug Resistance; Oct2018, Vol. 11, p1645-1658, 14p
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

The advent of multidrug resistance among pathogenic bacteria is imperiling the worth of antibiotics, which have previously transformed medical sciences. The crisis of antimicrobial resistance has been ascribed to the misuse of these agents and due to unavailability of newer drugs attributable to exigent regulatory requirements and reduced financial inducements. Comprehensive efforts are needed to minimize the pace of resistance by studying emergent microorganisms, resistance mechanisms, and antimicrobial agents. Multidisciplinary approaches are required across health care settings as well as environment and agriculture sectors. Progressive alternate approaches including probiotics, antibodies, and vaccines have shown promising results in trials that suggest the role of these alternatives as preventive or adjunct therapies in future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
11786973
Volume :
11
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Infection & Drug Resistance
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
133185931
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2147/IDR.S173867