Bacterial Resistance Are We Running Out of Antibiotics? |
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| Author:
| Shenold, Carol
NetCE, |
| Produced by:
| CE Resource, |
| ISBN: | 978-1-62439-289-4 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2017 |
| Publisher: | CE Resource, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $.99 |
Book Description:
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In spite of a growing understanding and application of effective control measures, the problem of multidrug-resistant microbial infection remains a ubiquitous and complex issue for communities and hospitals. Each decade seems to usher in a new generation of common bacterial pathogens that have become resistant to available antibiotics, resulting in ongoing excess morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the basics of...
More DescriptionIn spite of a growing understanding and application of effective control measures, the problem of multidrug-resistant microbial infection remains a ubiquitous and complex issue for communities and hospitals. Each decade seems to usher in a new generation of common bacterial pathogens that have become resistant to available antibiotics, resulting in ongoing excess morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the basics of antimicrobial resistance mechanisms and to review the classes of multidrug-resistant pathogens currently prevalent in healthcare facilities and the community, including guidelines for prevention and options for therapy. In addition, members of the public may use this course to enhance their personal knowledge of the subject matter presented.