Antibiotic Resistance - Implications for Global Health and Novel Intervention Strategies: Workshop Summary (Paperback)

Years of using, misusing, and overusing antibiotics and other antimicrobial drugs has led to the emergence of multidrug-resistant 'superbugs.' The IOM's Forum on Microbial Threats held a public workshop April 6-7 to discuss the nature and sources of drug-resistant pathogens, the implications for global health, and the strategies to lessen the current and future impact of these superbugs. Table of Contents Front Matter Workshop Overview Appendix A: Contributed Manuscripts Appendix B: Agenda Appendix C: Acronyms Appendix D: Glossary Appendix E: Forum Member Biographies Appendix F: Speaker Biographies