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 71
OP 74
DO 10.29074/ascls.2018000430
VO 31
IS 2
A1 Martin, Rebekah M.
YR 2018
UL http://hwmaint.clsjournal.ascls.org/content/31/2/71.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 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.