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. 2014 Aug;58(8):4253-6.
doi: 10.1128/AAC.02623-14. Epub 2014 May 27.

Eight more ways to deal with antibiotic resistance

Matthew Metz  1 , David M Shlaes  2
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Eight more ways to deal with antibiotic resistance

Matthew Metz et al. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2014 Aug.

Abstract

The fight against antibiotic resistance must be strengthened. We propose actions that U.S. government agencies and private sector entities can take to build a more comprehensive effort. These actions can increase the viability of investing in new antibiotics, ensure the quality and stewardship of all antibiotics, and make responses to emerging resistance more informed. Success requires the thoughtful exercise of federal authority and a firm commitment to share data and reward developers for the value generated with new, life-saving antibiotics.

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