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Review
. 2005 Jun;11(6):794-801.
doi: 10.3201/eid1106.050167.

Antimicrobial resistance determinants and future control

Stephan Harbarth  1 , Matthew H Samore
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Review

Antimicrobial resistance determinants and future control

Stephan Harbarth et al. Emerg Infect Dis. 2005 Jun.

Abstract

At the beginning of the 21st century, antimicrobial resistance is common, has developed against every class of antimicrobial drug, and appears to be spreading into new clinical niches. We describe determinants likely to influence the future epidemiology and health impact of antimicrobial-resistant infections. Understanding these factors will ultimately optimize preventive strategies for an unpredictable future.

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Posters from nationwide educational campaigns against misuse of antimicrobial drugs.
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Number of antimicrobial drug packages sold in the outpatient setting in Chile, 1988–2002. Package is the term used to show sales figures of antimicrobial drugs from wholesalers or pharmacies. It is also used to calculate the number of daily defined doses for each marketed antimicrobial drug. Data are from Bavestrello et al (32). Unpublished data from 2001 and 2002 were provided by A. Cabello Munoz and L. Bavestrello (Viña del Mar, Chile).
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