Containment of Antibiotic Resistance

The emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance is a growing problem in both developing and developed countries and threatens to become a global crisis. A strategy for the containment of resistance needs to be developed, applied and evaluated. Such a strategy should focus on improving rational use of antimicrobials and reducing opportunities for spread of resistant organisms. Implementation requires education and training, surveillance, technical developments, research, and statutory regulation.

[1]  J. Steiner,et al.  Antibiotic prescribing for adults with colds, upper respiratory tract infections, and bronchitis by ambulatory care physicians. , 1997, JAMA.

[2]  T. O'Brien,et al.  The global epidemic nature of antimicrobial resistance and the need to monitor and manage it locally. , 1997, Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America.

[3]  I. Lauder,et al.  Hospital antibiotic prescribing successfully modified by 'immediate concurrent feedback'. , 1996, British journal of clinical pharmacology.

[4]  D. Goldmann,et al.  Control of nosocomial antimicrobial-resistant bacteria: a strategic priority for hospitals worldwide. , 1997, Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America.

[5]  A A Forder,et al.  Lowbury Lecture. Infection control--a challenge in a land of contrasts. , 1993, The Journal of hospital infection.

[6]  C. Kunin,et al.  The use of antimicrobial drugs in Nagpur, India. A window on medical care in a developing country. , 1994, Social science & medicine.

[7]  J. Hughes,et al.  Preventing the emergence of antimicrobial resistance. A call for action by clinicians, public health officials, and patients. , 1997, JAMA.

[8]  C. Kunin,et al.  Resistance to Antimicrobial DrugsA Worldwide Calamity , 1993, Annals of Internal Medicine.

[9]  J. Acar,et al.  Consequences of bacterial resistance to antibiotics in medical practice. , 1997, Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America.

[10]  F. Touw-Otten,et al.  Diagnosis, antibiotic treatment and outcome of acute tonsillitis: report of a WHO Regional Office for Europe study in 17 European countries. , 1992, Family practice.

[11]  K. Klugman.  Management of antibiotic-resistant pneumococcal infections. , 1994, The Journal of antimicrobial chemotherapy.

[12]  S. Qazi,et al.  Standard management of acute respiratory infections in a children's hospital in Pakistan: impact on antibiotic use and case fatality. , 1996, Bulletin of the World Health Organization.

[13]  W. Witte,et al.  Medical Consequences of Antibiotic Use in Agriculture , 1998, Science.