PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Martin, Rebekah M.
TI  - Antimicrobial Resistance History and Perspectives
AID  - 10.29074/ascls.2018000430
DP  - 2018 Apr 01
TA  - American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
PG  - 71--74
VI  - 31
IP  - 2
4099  - http://hwmaint.clsjournal.ascls.org/content/31/2/71.short
4100  - http://hwmaint.clsjournal.ascls.org/content/31/2/71.full
SO  - Clin Lab Sci2018 Apr 01; 31
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 These statistics represent a significant threat to public health and require immediate action. To effectively combat infections caused by antibiotic-resistant 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 (AMR) and the role that health care professionals play in identifying and combating these organisms.