Antibiotic policy: a tool for controlling resistance of hospital pathogens

Controlling antibiotic use and resistance.

Antibiotic Adjuvants: Diverse Strategies for Controlling Drug-Resistant Pathogens

The growing number of bacterial pathogens that are resistant to numerous antibiotics is a cause for concern around the globe. There have been no new broad-spectrum antibiotics developed in the last 40 years, and the drugs we have currently are quickly becoming ineffective. In this article, we explore a range of therapeutic strategies that could be employed in conjunction with antibiotics and ma...

Antibiotic resistance of periodontal pathogens obtained from frequent antibiotic users.

The occurrence of bacterial strains resistant to different antimicrobials is a growing problem in Latin American countries. The aim was to measure the antimicrobial susceptibility of Fusobacterium nucleatum, Prevotella intermedia and Prophyromona gingivalis, isolated from chronic periodontitis patients. Twenty-five patients diagnosed with generalized- moderate or advanced- chronic periodontitis...

Antibiotic Policies Controlling Hospital Acquired Infection

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Antibiotic Resistance, Part 1: Gram-positive Pathogens

The Jo 70 ABSTRACT Antibiotics have been instrumental in reducing mortality and morbidity associated with bacterial infections. However, antibiotic resistance has been increasing at an alarming rate due to overuse and inappropriate utilization. The emergence of resistance in Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus and enterococci is of concern. The increasing incidence of resistance in ...