Drug Resistance

Inbunden, Engelska, 2017

AvSarah Boslaugh,USA) Boslaugh, Sarah (Independent researcher

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Written in clear, nontechnical language, this investigation of drug resistance provides readers with an overview of the scientific issues, the current scope of the problem nationally and globally, and the measures that can be taken to combat this public health crisis.Drug resistance—the reduction in the effectiveness of a particular medicine (particularly antimicrobials) in treating a disease or condition—is considered one of the most pressing issues in medicine today. This problem is likely to have profound impacts on society in the decades to come. This understandable, single-volume book explores the history of drug resistance, explains how drug resistance occurs, cites the most problematic examples, identifies the potential consequences, and describes how drug resistance can be prevented. It also pays attention to current issues and controversies surrounding this topic, such as the role of the industrialized food system in breeding antibiotic-resistant strains of E. coli.The coverage includes up-to-date information about specific diseases like tuberculosis, malaria, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), for which drug resistance is a particular issue. Readers will understand how human behavior, such as patient non-adherence to treatment and physician over-prescription of antibiotics, have served to foster drug resistance. A selection of primary documents sourced from organizations such as the World Health Organization, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will serve those interested in pursuing more detailed research on particular topics.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2017-01-16
Mått156 x 235 x 20 mm
Vikt510 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
SerieHealth and Medical Issues Today
Antal sidor224
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN9781440839245

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Series ForewordAcknowledgmentsIntroductionSection I: Overview and Historical Background of Drug Resistance1 The Science of Drug ResistanceWhat Are Antimicrobials?Key Antibiotics in Medical HistoryWhat Is Antimicrobial Resistance?How Microbes Become ResistantWhy Drug Resistance Is a Concern2 The Role of Human Behavior in Drug ResistanceInappropriate Use of DrugsUse of Low-Quality DrugsUse of Antimicrobials in Animal Husbandry3 The Scope of the Problem TodayGlobal Overview of Drug ResistanceDrug Resistance in the United States4 Specific DiseasesTuberculosisGonorrheaMalariaHIVInfluenza5 Measures to Combat Drug ResistanceNational and International Standards of Prescribing PracticeInfection ControlVaccination ProgramsLimiting Disease Spread through TravelDeveloping New Antibiotics and Improved Diagnostic TestsSurveillance and Reporting ProgramsRecommendations for Global SurveillanceSection II: Contemporary Issues and Debates6 Drug Resistance as a National and International IssueStakeholdersRecommendations for Antibiotic UseDeveloping New Antibiotics7 Changing Physician and Pharmacist BehaviorDecision Making in MedicinePhysician and Pharmacist EducationHealth System Guidelines8 Changing Patient BehaviorPatient AdherenceObstacles to AdherenceInterventions to Improve Adherence9 Balancing Individual and Societal RightsBalancing Infection Control and the Right to Freedom and PrivacyDOTInvoluntary Quarantine10 Contributions of Research to the Fight Against Drug ResistanceThe Drug Development ProcessAntibiotics in the Drug Development Pipeline11 Antibiotics in Animal HusbandryHistorySpecific ThreatsThe Scope of the IssueBalancing Productivity and Public SafetySection III: ResourcesPrimary DocumentsCurrent ReportsAntimicrobial Resistance: Global Report on Surveillance: SummaryAntibiotic Resistance Threats in the United States, 2013: Executive SummaryAntimicrobial Resistance Surveillance in Europe, 2015: SummaryPolicy StatementsWHO Global Strategy for Containment of Antimicrobial Resistance: Executive SummaryNational Strategy for Combating Antibiotic Resistance Bacteria: Executive SummaryThe Judicious Use of Medically Important Antimicrobial Drugs in Food-Producing Animals: Executive SummaryTimelineSources for Further InformationGlossaryIndex

At each stage of the text, the reader is aware of the informational progress made—i.e., what information has come before and what information remains to complete the progression. The primary documents that serve as sources of information are identified and weighted. A helpful time line from 1632 to 2016 provides an unexpected historical background. Due to the overall superior quality of this work, it is most highly recommended for all readership levels. Summing Up: Highly recommended. All readers.