Emergence and dissemination of antibiotic resistance: A global problem.
Indian J Med Microbiol
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2012 Oct-Dec; 30(4): 384-390
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in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-143997
ABSTRACT
Antibiotic resistance is a major problem in clinical health settings. Interestingly the origin of many of antibiotic resistance mechanisms can be traced back to non-pathogenic environmental organisms. Important factors leading to the emergence and spread of antibiotic resistance include absence of regulation in the use of antibiotics, improper waste disposal and associated transmission of antibiotic resistance genes in the community through commensals. In this review, we discussed the impact of globalisation on the transmission of antibiotic resistance genes in bacteria through immigration and export/import of foodstuff. The significance of surveillance to define appropriate use of antibiotics in the clinic has been included as an important preventive measure.
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Main subject:
Bacteria
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Drug Resistance, Microbial
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Global Health
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Epidemiology
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Drug Resistance, Bacterial
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Emigration and Immigration
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Med Microbiol
Journal subject:
Microbiology
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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