RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Antimicrobial Resistance History and Perspectives
JF American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
JO Clin Lab Sci
FD American Society of Chemistry and Laboratory Science
SP ascls.118.000430
DO 10.29074/ascls.118.000430
A1 Rebekah M. Martin
YR 2018
UL http://hwmaint.clsjournal.ascls.org/content/early/2018/06/04/ascls.118.000430.abstract
AB The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that over 2 million individuals in the United States are infected by antibiotic-resistant organisms every year, and that these infections cause at least 23,000 deaths.1 This represents a significant threat to public health and requires immediate action. To effectively combat infections caused by these organisms, several strategies must be employed. Important strategies include understanding microbial mechanisms of pathogenesis and resistance, development of novel antimicrobials and diagnostic tools, and prevention of infections. This series will explore the phenomenon of antimicrobial resistance and the role that healthcare professionals play in identifying and combating these organisms.