Journal of Antimicrobial Agents

Department of Pneumology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, 52074 Aachen, Germany

Publications

• Mini Review   
  Antimicrobial Resistance: A Looming Global Crisis
  Author(s): Martin Lukas*
  
  Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) has emerged as a critical challenge that threatens the effectiveness of modern medicine and public health interventions. This article explores the multifaceted nature of AMR, encompassing its mechanisms, causes, consequences and potential strategies for mitigation. We delve into the historical context of antibiotics, their remarkable impact on healthcare and the subsequent rise of resistant microorganisms. The complex interplay between human activities, such as misuse and overuse of antibiotics in healthcare and agriculture and the evolution of microbial resistance is examined. The consequences of AMR are far-reaching, leading to increased mortality, prolonged illnesses and escalating healthcare costs. We also discuss the importance of antibiotic stewardship, responsible prescribing practices and innovative research in the quest for novel antimicrobia.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2472-1212.2023.9.302

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