Antimicrobial Resistance

An Introduction to Antimicrobial Resistance

Antimicrobial resistance is one of the biggest public health crises worldwide. Many bacteria, parasites, viruses and fungi can no longer be eradicated by existing antimicrobial agents. Antibiotic resistance in bacteria is particularly concerning, and has been largely attributed to the overuse and inappropriate use of antibiotics. There is an urgent need for enhanced understanding of drug resistance mechanisms and the development of novel strategies to control multidrug-resistant bacterial infections. New approaches being explored include immunotherapy, drug combination therapy, bacteriophage therapy and CRISPR, a genome editing technology. Nanotechnology is also emerging as a valuable therapeutic tool to combat antimicrobial resistance.

Antimicrobial Resistance Content

Antimicrobial Resistance, Sexually Transmitted Infections, Viral Infections, Emerging Infections, Bacterial Infections

On the spot: How point-of-care testing is tackling rising STI rates

In this episode, we explore how point-of-care testing is transforming the management of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Joined by Dr Libby van Gerwen, we discuss the rising global STI rates and the role these innovative tests play in addressing the issue. We also explore the challenges current point-of-care tests face and how next-generation advancements could further transform the future of STI diagnosis and treatment.

Antimicrobial Resistance

Avoiding Multidrug Resistance in a Hospital Setting

Grace Johanna Salazar Tamayo

touchREVIEWS in Infectious Diseases. 2024;3(1):Online ahead of journal publication

Highlights Determining infection and multidrug resistance (MDR) rates continuously helps to detect the problem to be solved, including outbreaks. Cleaning and disinfection play an important role in preventing MDR and evaluating and correcting the process for better results. MDR control can only be achieved with various measures applied continuously and consistently by a group of […]

Antimicrobial Resistance

Management of Multidrug- resistant Tuberculosis in a Ukrainian Refugee with HIV/HCV Coinfection: A Case Report

Kristina Russu, Stefan Schlabe, Daniel Kütting

touchREVIEWS in Infectious Diseases. 2023;2(1):36-40

The Russian invasion of Ukraine represents the largest humanitarian crisis that Europe has faced in decades. In the first 4 months of the war, over 9.9 million refugees crossed the Ukrainian border, and over 6.1 million Ukrainian refugees were registered across Europe.1 Before the war, Ukraine had a high prevalence of tuberculosis (TB); the prevalence of […]

Antimicrobial Resistance

ECCMID 2023 highlights in nosocomial infection – diagnostics and molecular testing: Alex Soriano

Watch Time: 1 min

Nosocomial infections are infections that develop when receiving healthcare, usually via invasive procedures, improper infection control or overuse of antibiotics. They pose an increased threat with the rise of antimicrobial resistance in the healthcare setting. It was a pleasure to talk to Dr. Alex Soriano (University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain) around his highlights from ECCMID, […]

Antimicrobial Resistance

National Action Plans for antimicrobial resistance: Esmita Charani, ECCMID 2023

National Action Plans (NAPs) for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) are crucial in reducing the impact of antimicrobial resistance on global health. They are crucial in addressing this threat by providing a coordinated approach to reducing the emergence and spread of AMR. Dr Esmita Charani (Centre of Excellence Infectious Diseases Research, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK) joins […]

Antimicrobial Resistance

Antibiotic shortages – challenges and impact on decision making and patient outcomes: Esmita Charani, ECCMID 2023

Antibiotic shortages continue to be a significant challenge in healthcare systems around the world, with a huge need for global action to address this public health issue. Dr Esmita Charani (Centre of Excellence Infectious Diseases Research, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK) joins us to discuss the current state of antibiotic shortages in healthcare systems, the […]

Antimicrobial Resistance

Avoiding multidrug resistance in a hospital setting: Grace Salazar Tamayo, ECCMID 2023

Watch Time: 10 mins

Multidrug resistance (MDR) is a significant public health concern, leading to increased hospital stays, higher healthcare costs, and increased mortality rates. The overuse and misuse of antibiotics are major contributors to the development of MDR. We met with Dr Grace Salazar Tamayo (Hospital General Dr Manuel Gea González, Mexico City, Mexico) to discuss a retrospective […]

Antimicrobial Resistance

Gold-based antibiotics against drug-resistant bacteria: Sara Soto González, ECCMID 2023

Watch Time: 5 mins

With drug-resistant bacteria classified as an increasing threat globally by the WHO, there is an increasing need for the development of new antibiotics. Nineteen gold-based antibiotics were recently studied against a range of multidrug-resistant bacteria. In this interview, Dr. Sara Soto González (University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain) discusses the rationale for investigating gold(III) metalloantibiotics in […]

Antimicrobial Resistance, Fungal Infections

Kayla Stover Hielscher, IDWeek 2022: Isavuconazole – a good treatment option for Candida species?

Watch Time: 2 mins

Isavuconazole is a once-daily antifungal, used to treat a wide array of fungal infections. In this touchINFECTIOUS DISEASES interview, we met with Prof. Kayla Stover Hielscher (University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, Jackson, MS, USA) to discuss isavuconazole’s properties and the efficacy and safety compared to other treatment options. The abstract entitled: ‘This Drug for […]

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Antimicrobial Resistance

An Introduction to Antimicrobial Resistance