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. 2020 Sep;2(3):dlaa053.
doi: 10.1093/jacamr/dlaa053. Epub 2020 Jul 17.

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on antimicrobial resistance: a debate

David van Duin  1 , Gavin Barlow  2 , Dilip Nathwani  3
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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on antimicrobial resistance: a debate

David van Duin et al. JAC Antimicrob Resist. 2020 Sep.

Abstract

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is having an enormous impact on public health. Infection with SARS-CoV-2 has become a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in many regions around the world. As many COVID-19 patients are treated with antibiotics, there is concern regarding an associated rise in rates of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). On the other hand, social distancing, isolation and reduced travel may result in decreased spread of AMR. In this issue of JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance, we present a PRO/CON debate on the question of the potential impact of COVID-19 on AMR rates.

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