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Antimicrobial Use and Resistance.

Michael A. Rubin1, Matthew H. Samore

  • 1Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, 300 North 1900 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84132, USA. Michael.Rubin@hsc.utah.edu; Matthew.Samore@hsc.utah.edu

Current Infectious Disease Reports
|November 16, 2002
PubMed
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Antimicrobial resistance is increasing with use. Understanding resistance mechanisms and transmission is key to developing strategies, aided by mathematical modeling, to control this growing public health threat.

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Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Epidemiology
  • Mathematical Biology

Background:

  • Rising antimicrobial use correlates with increased antimicrobial resistance.
  • The exact relationship between antimicrobial use and resistance development remains complex.
  • Understanding resistance mechanisms is crucial for intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current knowledge on antibiotic-resistant bacteria development and transmission.
  • To discuss control measures for interrupting resistance.
  • To explore the role of mathematical modeling in understanding resistance pathways.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of antimicrobial resistance.
  • Analysis of resistance emergence and spread mechanisms.
  • Examination of mathematical modeling applications in antimicrobial resistance.

Main Results:

  • Antibiotic therapy's selection pressure is a primary driver of resistance.
  • Diverse organisms and agents exhibit different resistance pathways.
  • Mathematical models offer insights into complex resistance dynamics.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding resistance mechanisms is vital for designing effective control strategies.
  • Intervention strategies are needed to slow or halt the rise of antimicrobial resistance.
  • Mathematical modeling is a valuable tool for comprehending and combating antibiotic resistance.