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Antimicrobial use and bacterial resistance.

S Monroe1, R Polk

  • 1Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23298, USA.

Current Opinion in Microbiology
|October 26, 2000
PubMed
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The overuse of antibiotics fuels bacterial resistance. Controlling antibiotic use through comprehensive programs can improve susceptibility and reduce resistance without harming patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The escalating epidemic of bacterial resistance is linked to the widespread overuse of antibiotics.
  • Studies show increased resistance with antibiotic over-use and improved susceptibility upon controlled use.
  • Optimal strategies for improving antibiotic utilization remain undetermined.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore effective methods for controlling antibiotic use and mitigating bacterial resistance.
  • To evaluate the impact of comprehensive management programs on antibiotic susceptibility and resistance patterns.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent studies documenting antibiotic resistance trends.
  • Analysis of comprehensive management programs involving multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Assessment of computer-assisted decision-making and antibiotic cycling strategies.

Main Results:

  • Controlled antibiotic use has demonstrated improvements in bacterial susceptibility.
  • Comprehensive management programs have successfully controlled antibiotic use.
  • These programs have also decreased healthcare costs without adverse patient outcomes.
  • A potential decrease in antibiotic resistance has been observed with these interventions.

Conclusions:

  • Comprehensive antibiotic management programs are effective in controlling antibiotic use.
  • These strategies can reduce costs and potentially decrease bacterial resistance.
  • Further research into the most effective means of improving antibiotic use is warranted.

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