Title: Antibiotic Resistance: Mechanisms, Impact, and Strategies for Mitigation
Authors: Saud Hamed Alghamdi, Sami Zayed Alanazi, Shalah Motheeb Almoqati, Bader Neda Al Harbi, Hisham Meshal Alotaibi, Omar Naif Alharbi
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v12i08.09
Abstract
Antibiotic resistance is a critical global health issue that threatens to undermine the efficacy of antibiotics and the ability to treat common infectious diseases. This paper provides a detailed overview of the mechanisms by which bacteria develop resistance, the impact of this phenomenon on public health, and potential strategies to mitigate the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The paper also includes data on resistance rates for various bacteria and discusses global efforts to monitor and combat this growing threat.
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