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Review
. 2014 Jul;8(7):ME01-4.
doi: 10.7860/JCDR/2014/8925.4529. Epub 2014 Jul 20.

Strategies to combat antimicrobial resistance

Rajesh R Uchil  1 , Gurdeep Singh Kohli  2 , Vijay M Katekhaye  3 , Onkar C Swami  4
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Review

Strategies to combat antimicrobial resistance

Rajesh R Uchil et al. J Clin Diagn Res. 2014 Jul.

Abstract

The global burden of antimicrobial resistance is rising and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality in clinical and community setting. Spread of antibiotic resistance to different environmental niches and development of superbugs have further complicated the effective control strategies. International, national and local approaches have been advised for control and prevention of antimicrobial resistance. Rational use of antimicrobials, regulation on over-the-counter availability of antibiotics, improving hand hygiene and improving infection prevention and control are the major recommended approaches. Thorough understanding of resistance mechanism and innovation in new drugs and vaccines is the need. A multidisciplinary, collaborative, regulatory approach is demanded for combating antimicrobial resistance.

Keywords: Antibiotic; Antimicrobial resistance; Control and prevention; Infection; Rational use.

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Approaches for combating of antimicrobial resistance Std.: Standard, R & D Research and Development, OTC: Over-the-Counter
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