ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE: PERSPECTIVES ON NEW THERAPEUTIC STRATEGIES

Abstract

The monograph discusses the global problem of antibiotic resistance, which has emerged since the discovery of penicillin by Alexander Fleming in 1928. Efforts to combat resistance include antibiotic stewardship programs and strategies to minimize unnecessary antibiotic use, but problems such as overprescription and cost remain. The monograph also explores alternative treatments, including nanomaterials, herbal medicines, and bacteriophage therapy, which offer promising solutions for combating multidrug-resistant bacteria.