Combatting Resistance

The book provides a detailed exploration of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and stewardship across ten chapters. It covers the mechanisms and impact of AMR, principles and goals of stewardship programs, strategies for optimizing antimicrobial use, surveillance methods, diagnostic stewardship, infection prevention, education, collaboration, novel therapies, and global perspectives. Each chapter offers valuable insights and practical approaches for addressing AMR comprehensively, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and international cooperation in combating this urgent public health threat.