Antibiotic Resistance: The Need For a Global Strategy

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Elder, David
Holm, Rene
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2016
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Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences
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105
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8
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2278-2287
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Elsevier
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The development of antibiotic resistance is a major problem for mankind and results in fatal consequences on a daily basis across the globe. There are a no. of reasons for this situation including increasing globalization with worldwide travel, health tourism, over use and ineffective use (both in man and animals)​, and counterfeiting of the antimicrobial drug products we have available currently. Although there are huge economical, demog., legal and logistic differences among the global communities, there are also differences regarding the best approach to dealing with antibiotic resistance. However, as resistant bacteria do not respect international borders, there is clearly a need for a global strategy to minimize the spread of antibiotic resistance, to optimize the use of antibiotics, and to facilitate the development of new and effective medications. This commentary provides an insight into the issues and some of the ongoing programs to ensure an effective treatment for the future.
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0022-3549
1520-6017
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English
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Elder, D., Kuentz, M., & Holm, R. (2016). Antibiotic Resistance: The Need For a Global Strategy. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 105(8), 2278–2287. http://hdl.handle.net/11654/23692