RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Lake, Noelle
T1 Emerging Resistance among Gram-Negative Pathogens: State of the Challenge
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2011
FD SAGE Publications
VO 11
IS 12
SP 6
OP 7
DO 10.1177/155989771112002
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/11/12/6.abstract
AB In the 1980s, antimicrobial resistance among gram-negative (Gm) pathogens seemed to be under control. Much has since changed, and physicians are now facing unprecedented clinical challenges due to the growing proliferation of multidrug-resistant Gm pathogens. This article describes current epidemiological, mechanistic, and demographic trends that are related to this worldwide epidemic.