The synthesis of large numbers of antibiotics over the past three decades has caused complacency about the threat of bacterial resistance
2006
Key concepts
Scholarcy highlights
- The synthesis of large numbers of antibiotics over the past three decades has caused complacency about the threat of bacterial resistance
- Bacteria have become resistant to antimicrobial agents as a result of chromosomal changes or the exchange of genetic material via plasmids and transposons
- The extensive use of antibiotics in the community and hospitals has fueled this crisis. Mechanisms such as antibiotic control programs, better hygiene, and synthesis of agents with improved antimicrobial activity need to be adopted in order to limit bacterial resistance
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