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A Review on Antibiotic Resistance: Alarm Bells are Ringing.
Sojib Bin Zaman1, Muhammed Awlad Hussain2, Rachel Nye3
1Maternal and Child Health Division, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh.
Cureus
|August 31, 2017
Summary
Antibiotic resistance is rising globally due to overuse, making infections harder to treat. Educating the public on optimal antimicrobial use is crucial to combat this growing threat.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Public Health
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Antibiotics, once 'wonder drugs,' face challenges from microbial resistance.
- Widespread use in human and animal health, including agriculture, contributes to resistance.
- Emerging antibiotic resistance threatens effective treatment of common infections.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the origin, development, and current status of antibiotic resistance.
- To examine challenges and regulations surrounding antibiotic resistance.
- To highlight the need for optimal antimicrobial use and public education.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of available scientific articles.
- Analysis of antibiotic resistance trends and contributing factors.
- Examination of current regulatory landscape and challenges.
Main Results:
- Antibiotic resistance is increasing at an alarming rate globally.
- Infections like pneumonia, tuberculosis, and gonorrhea are becoming increasingly difficult to treat.
- High antibiotic consumption and non-judicial use are key drivers of resistance.
- Limited treatment options exist for multidrug-resistant infections, leading to high mortality.
Conclusions:
- Optimal use of antimicrobial medicines in human and animal health is essential.
- Public and patient education is vital to combat the spread of antimicrobial resistance.
- Further research and public awareness campaigns are needed to address this global health crisis.
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