Emerging Strategies in Antibacterial Drug Resistance Management Mechanisms

Abstract

Antibiotic resistance has become a serious worldwide concern that endangers the environment and public health. This problem has led to protracted illnesses, higher healthcare expenses, and higher death rates. It is caused by the abuse and overuse of antibiotics. This leads to extended hospital stays, escalated medical expenses, and heightened vulnerability, especially among marginalized communities with limited access to healthcare. Prolonged illnesses due to resistant infections, which can lead to increased hindering of human capital development. These resistant strains can contaminate water bodies, soil, and food, subsequently entering the human food chain and exacerbating the spread of resistance. In conclusion, antibiotic/antimicrobial abstention stands as a menacing global predicament, entwining social health and environmental stability. Immediate and coordinated efforts are imperative to preserve the efficacy of antibiotics, safeguard human well-being, and protect the environment from the far-reaching repercussions of antibiotic resistance.