A current perspective on antimicrobial resistance in Southeast Asia.
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Authors
Zellweger, Raphaël M
Carrique-Mas, Juan
Limmathurotsakul, Direk
Day, Nicholas PJ
Thwaites, Guy E
Abstract
Southeast Asia, a vibrant region that has recently undergone unprecedented economic development, is regarded as a global hotspot for the emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Understanding AMR in Southeast Asia is crucial for assessing how to control AMR on an international scale. Here we (i) describe the current AMR situation in Southeast Asia, (ii) explore the mechanisms that make Southeast Asia a focal region for the emergence of AMR, and (iii) propose ways in which Southeast Asia could contribute to a global solution.
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Anti-Bacterial Agents, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Asia, Southeastern, Bacteria, Drug Resistance, Bacterial, Epidemiological Monitoring, Escherichia coli, Humans, Staphylococcus aureus
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Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy
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0305-7453
1460-2091
1460-2091
Volume Title
72
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Oxford University Press