Challenges and strategies in the fight against antimicrobial resistance
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https://doi.org/10.14295/bjs.v4i5.728Keywords:
public health surveillance, antibiotics, bacterial drug resistance, health strategiesAbstract
This study aims to evaluate the scientific literature on the challenges and strategies adopted in the fight against antimicrobial resistance. This study is a literature review, carried out in the SciELO, BVS, and PubMed databases, to analyze the challenges faced and the strategies employed in the fight against antimicrobial resistance. The challenges identified in the fight against antimicrobial resistance include the inappropriate use of antibiotics, the lack of regulation, the limited access to adequate treatments in certain areas, and the rapid adaptation of pathogens. Regarding the strategies, adopting measures for the rational use of antimicrobials, public awareness policies, and medical training, investments in research for the development of new antimicrobials, improvements in epidemiological surveillance, and the implementation of strict regulations on the use of antibiotics stand out. These results aim to provide a basis for more effective public policies in the fight against antimicrobial resistance. With the growing impact of antimicrobial resistance on both public health and the global economy, it is necessary and/or essential to implement effective strategies to contain its spread. Furthermore, the implementation of public policies, such as the WHO global plan and the Brazilian national plan, plays a fundamental role in mitigating the problem. Cooperation between the health sectors, pharmaceutical industries, and society is essential, since it can prevent the worsening of this crisis, ensuring the effectiveness of future available treatments.
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