2024
DOI: 10.1017/s0950268824000244
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Antimicrobial resistance in the United States: Origins and future directions

Kent F. Sutton,
Lucas W. Ashley

Abstract: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) remains a critical public health problem that pervades hospitals and health systems worldwide. The ongoing AMR crisis is not only concerning for patient care but also healthcare delivery and quality. This article outlines key components of the origins of AMR in the United States and how it presents across the American healthcare system. Numerous factors contributed to the crisis, including agricultural antibiotic use, wasteful prescribing practices in health care, conflicting beh… Show more

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