Infection Caused by Antimicrobial-Resistant Bacteria: Mechanisms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
1. Introduction An infection caused by antimicrobial-resistant bacteria occurs when a pathogen adapts to survive and multiply despite the presence of medications specifically designed to eradicate it. The bottom line up front is that antimicrobial resistance transforms easily treatable infections into severe, prolonged, and potentially life-threatening clinical challenges, requiring advanced diagnostic susceptibility testing and specialized … Read more