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Community-acquired antimicrobial resistance: is it controllable?

J Liñares1

  • 1Department of Microbiology, Hospital de Bellvitge, University of Barcelona, Spain.

International Journal of Clinical Practice. Supplement
|October 31, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Antimicrobial resistance in community pathogens is rising globally, linked to antibiotic use. Reducing antimicrobial consumption, as seen in Finland, can significantly decrease resistance rates.

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Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Antimicrobial agents have been used for approximately 50 years.
  • Worldwide, there is a rapid increase in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in community-acquired pathogens.
  • High antibiotic consumption correlates with high resistance rates, particularly in Spain.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the global challenge of antimicrobial resistance in community-acquired pathogens.
  • To underscore the relationship between antimicrobial use and the development of resistance.
  • To present contrasting examples of resistance trends in Spain and Finland.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing studies on antimicrobial use and resistance patterns.
  • Comparative analysis of resistance rates and antimicrobial consumption in different countries (Spain and Finland).

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  • Observation of trends following specific interventions, such as macrolide use reduction.

    • Main Results:

    • Global prevalence of antimicrobial resistance in community pathogens has increased significantly.
    • Spain exhibits high resistance rates linked to high antimicrobial consumption.
    • Finland experienced a decline in erythromycin resistance after reducing macrolide use.

    Conclusions:

    • Controlling community-acquired antimicrobial resistance is a critical future challenge.
    • Effective strategies include early detection of resistance genes via surveillance.
    • Prompt containment of resistant pathogens and judicious antimicrobial use are essential.