PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Martin, Rebekah M.
TI  - Antimicrobial Resistance History and Perspectives
AID  - 10.29074/ascls.118.000430
DP  - 2018 Jan 01
TA  - American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
PG  - ascls.118.000430
4099  - http://hwmaint.clsjournal.ascls.org/content/early/2018/06/04/ascls.118.000430.short
4100  - http://hwmaint.clsjournal.ascls.org/content/early/2018/06/04/ascls.118.000430.full
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.