The impact of COVID-19 on bacterial antimicrobial resistance: findings from a narrative review

Background: Antimicrobial resistance was a major problem even before the current COVID-19 outbreak. The healthcare industry has been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. Analysis of antimicrobial resistance rates, particularly bacterial antimicrobial resistance, is required due to the advent of novel COVID-19 variants. A narrative review of the studies was used to evaluate the effect of the COVID-19 virus on the rates and transmission of bacterial antibiotic resistance.