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Emerging Trends in Antimicrobial Resistance: A Laboratory Perspective

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Antimicrobial Resistance

Part of the book series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology ((AEMB,volume 390))

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Abstract

The relatively recent emergence of antimicrobial resistance among several bacterial genera not only complicates the therapeutic management of infected patients,1 but also challenges laboratory testing practices and procedures. To effectively meet these challenges laboratorians must realize the important role they assume in the midst of this “resistance crisis” and re-evaluate their goals and responsibilities regarding provision of susceptibility data. In essence, we must focus this re-evaluation on three central issues regarding laboratory service:

  • Production of accurate and relevant susceptibility testing data

  • Surveillance of emerging resistance mechanisms and trends

  • Meaningful communication of results to physicians

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  1. Department of Pathology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA

    Daniel F. Sahm Ph.D.

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  1. Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

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  2. St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

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  3. The Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

    Henry S. Fraimow

  4. Merck Research Laboratories, West Point, Pennsylvania, USA

    Gary B. Calandra

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Sahm, D.F. (1995). Emerging Trends in Antimicrobial Resistance: A Laboratory Perspective. In: Jungkind, D.L., Mortensen, J.E., Fraimow, H.S., Calandra, G.B. (eds) Antimicrobial Resistance. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 390. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-9203-4_12

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