ABSTRACT
ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE: CURRENT CHALLENGES AND STRATEGIES
Mayur M. Borade*, Mayur P. Patil, Darshan M. Chaudhari and Atharva Pawar
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has emerged as one of the greatest threats to global public health in the 21st century. It jeopardizes the effectiveness of life-saving medications, increases the risk of medical procedures, and escalates healthcare costs. This review discusses the major causes of AMR, its global and regional burden, and current strategies to combat it. It emphasizes the importance of antimicrobial stewardship, surveillance, novel therapies, and the role of healthcare professionals, especially pharmacists, in controlling resistance.
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