The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on antimicrobial resistance: a debate

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is having an enormous impact on public health. Infection with SARS-CoV-2 has become a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in many regions around the world. As many COVID-19 patients are treated with antibiotics, there is concern regarding an asso...

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Autores principales: van Duin, David, Barlow, Gavin, Nathwani, Dilip
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Oxford University Press 2020
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Opinion
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7454677/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34192250
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jacamr/dlaa053
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Sumario:The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is having an enormous impact on public health. Infection with SARS-CoV-2 has become a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in many regions around the world. As many COVID-19 patients are treated with antibiotics, there is concern regarding an associated rise in rates of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). On the other hand, social distancing, isolation and reduced travel may result in decreased spread of AMR. In this issue of JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance, we present a PRO/CON debate on the question of the potential impact of COVID-19 on AMR rates.

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