Abstract
Antimicrobial resistance has existed in nature long before the discovery of antibiotics. The mechanisms of resistance are prevalent among the bacterial population. Over a period of time and facilitated by indiscriminate usage of antibiotics, these mechanisms are transferred from one type of bacteria to another, including the pathogenic ones. In addition, the rate of discovery of novel antimicrobials is much slower than the rate of evolution of antimicrobial resistance. Therefore, there is a need for alternative strategies to control antimicrobial resistance to save lives. In this book, the novel strategies to combat antimicrobial resistance are described, emphasizing collaborative measures of control. We describe the concerted efforts undertaken by global communities to combat antimicrobial resistance in detail. The most efficient strategy could be a behavioral change towards indiscriminate consumption, usage, and prescription of antibiotics.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Antimicrobial Resistance |
Subtitle of host publication | Collaborative Measures of Control |
Publisher | CRC Press |
Pages | 113-140 |
Number of pages | 28 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781000782349 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781032321615 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 19 Jul 2022 |
Field of Science*
- 3.1 Basic medicine
- 1.6 Biological sciences
Publication Type*
- 3.1. Articles or chapters in proceedings/scientific books indexed in Web of Science and/or Scopus database