Infectious disease 2000: drug resistance and new drugs

Area of Science:

• Microbiology
• Infectious Diseases
• Pharmacology

Background:

• The 40th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy (ICAAC) convened in Toronto, Canada, from September 17-20, 2000.
• The conference attracted a large international audience from both academic and industrial sectors.
• Over 2300 oral and poster presentations were delivered, covering a broad spectrum of infectious disease-related topics.

Purpose of the Study:

• To summarize key findings and emerging trends presented at the 40th ICAAC.
• To focus on advancements in the understanding of microbial resistance mechanisms.
• To highlight novel antimicrobial agents in various stages of development.

Main Methods:

• The summary is based on selected highlights from over 2300 presentations at the conference.
• Focus was placed on topics related to microbial pathogenesis, infection control, vaccines, antibiotic resistance, and new antimicrobial agents.
• Information was gathered from oral and poster presentations covering both clinical and preclinical research.

Main Results:

• Significant progress was discussed in understanding antibiotic resistance.
• Numerous new antimicrobial agents were presented, indicating a robust pipeline in development.
• Advances in microbial pathogenesis and infection control strategies were also featured.

Conclusions:

• The 40th ICAAC showcased substantial progress in combating microbial threats.
• The conference underscored the critical need for continued research into novel antimicrobial agents and resistance mechanisms.
• Future directions in infectious disease management and treatment were outlined.