Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is currently the most alarming issue for human health. AMR
already causes 700,000 deaths/year. It is estimated that 10 million deaths due to AMR will …

The problem of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the associated morbidity and mortality
due to antibiotic resistant bacterial pathogens is not new. However, AMR has been …

The use of antibiotics has enabled the successful treatment of bacterial infections, saving the
lives and improving the health of many patients worldwide. However, the emergence and …

There is a growing appreciation for the role of vaccines in confronting the problem of
antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Vaccines can reduce the prevalence of resistance by …

In the last century, life expectancy has increased considerably, thanks to the introduction of
antibiotics, hygiene and vaccines that have contributed to the cure and prevention of many …

Drivers of antimicrobial resistance Antibiotic use drives the development and spread of
resistant bacterial infections. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has become a prolific global …

Stanley Falkow (Fig. 1) dedicated his life's work to the study of bacteria and infectious
disease. He was a leader in the discovery of the mechanisms of antibiotic resistance and …

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the associated morbidity and mortality due to bacterial
pathogens have been increasing globally to alarming levels. The World Health Organization …

At present, the dramatic rise in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) among important human
bacterial pathogens is reaching a state of global crisis threatening a return to the pre …

Vaccines and antibiotics have significantly contributed to improve health and also to
increase the longevity of human beings. The fast-acting effect of antibiotics makes them …