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[Antimicrobial resistance and dissemination of multidrug resistant organisms-A review]

Juan Wang, Xinhua Wang, Hai Xu

    Wei Sheng Wu Xue Bao = Acta Microbiologica Sinica
    |May 10, 2018
    PubMed

    Insights

    The misuse of antibiotics fuels the spread of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDRO) and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs). These resistant bacteria and genes transfer between humans, animals, and environments, complicating treatment and posing a significant health threat.

    Area of Science:

    • Microbiology
    • Public Health
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • Antimicrobial agent abuse accelerates the global spread of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDRO).
    • Antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) are transferable between humans, animals, and environmental reservoirs.
    • Horizontal gene transfer complicates bacterial resistance mechanisms and their spread.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the increasing threat of multidrug-resistant organisms with complex resistance patterns.
    • To emphasize the critical need for stringent regulation of antibiotic use.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of current literature on antimicrobial resistance.
    • Analysis of transmission pathways for MDRO and ARGs.
    • Assessment of public health implications.

    Main Results:

    • MDRO and ARGs exhibit widespread dissemination globally.
    • Horizontal gene transfer is a significant factor in the complexity of bacterial resistance.
    • Complex resistance patterns in MDRO present a growing threat to human health.

    Conclusions:

    • The global dissemination of MDRO and ARGs necessitates urgent attention.
    • Tightly regulating antibiotic usage is crucial to mitigate the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance.

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