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FEMS IMMUNOLOGY AND MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY
Volume 49, Issue 2, Pages 173-183Publisher
WILEY
DOI: 10.1111/j.1574-695X.2006.00172.x
Keywords
antimicrobial resistance; antimicrobial use; control policy; review
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Antimicrobial misuse results in the development of resistance and superbugs. Over recent decades, resistance has been increasing despite continuing efforts to control it, resulting in increased mortality and cost. Many authorities have proposed local, regional and national guidelines to fight against this phenomenon, and the usefulness of these programmes has been evaluated. Multifaceted intervention seems to be the most efficient method to control antimicrobial resistance. Monitoring of bacterial resistance and antibiotic use is essential, and the methodology has now been homogenized. The implementation of guidelines and infection control measures does not control antimicrobial resistance and needs to be reinforced by associated measures. Educational programmes and rotation policies have not been evaluated sufficiently in the literature. Combination antimicrobial therapy is inefficient in controlling antimicrobial resistance.
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