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. 2025 Aug 20:ciaf332.
doi: 10.1093/cid/ciaf332. Online ahead of print.

A "Terminal Infection"

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A "Terminal Infection"

Jennifer Furin. Clin Infect Dis. .

Abstract

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has an impact on patient care. Infectious diseases (ID) providers often struggle when managing patients with complex infections. Here, I reflect on AMR clinical encounters with an eye toward potential collaborative approaches to this complex problem.

Keywords: antibiotics; antimicrobial resistance; collaboration; inpatient; palliative care.

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Potential conflicts of interest. The author: No reported conflicts of interest. The author has submitted the ICMJE Form for Disclosure of Potential Conflicts of Interest.

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