What is Antimicrobial Resistance?

Development, Measurement, and Spread

Authors

  • John F. Prescott Department of Pathobiology, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1, Canada

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro19995455

Keywords:

Antimicrobial drug resistance, microorganisms, bacteria, multiple resistance, drug class

Abstract

Antimicrobial drug resistance is resistance of microorganisms, especially bacteria, to antimicrobial drugs. Although it usually refers to an individual antimicrobial drug or drug class, multiple resistance can develop.

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Published

1999-09-23

Issue

1999

Section

Beef Sessions