Antimicrobial resistance: moving forward to the past

While antibiotic resistance becomes increasingly widespread, the research development of new agents to combat evolving bacteria has slowed. It is not commercially viable to develop new drugs if there is a high probability of their becoming ineffective soon after introduction. It is apparent that act...

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Published in:N S W public health bulletin 2012-01, Vol.23 (1-2), p.37-37
Main Authors: Liljeqvist, Tore GH, Andresen, David, Zuo, Yeqin, Weston, Clare
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antibiotics
Bacteria
Drug resistant
Health policy
Medical service
Resistance
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Summary:While antibiotic resistance becomes increasingly widespread, the research development of new agents to combat evolving bacteria has slowed. It is not commercially viable to develop new drugs if there is a high probability of their becoming ineffective soon after introduction. It is apparent that action is needed to prevent a post antibiotic future similar to the pre-antibiotic past. Adapted from the source document.
ISSN:1034-7674