Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the greatest threats facing the world. The development of resistance in clinical and hospital settings has been well documented ever since the initial use of penicillin as an antibiotic. In contrast, the environmental (i.e., community) dimensions of resistance dissemination have been only more recently delineated. In this Presentation, we will discuss how the global perpetuation of antimicrobial resistance is dictated by highly-interconnected socioeconomic risk factors and illustrate that development status must be more fully considered when developing global strategies to address AMR. A series of well documented examples will be utilized to support our hypothesis.<br/>

Global drivers of antimicrobial resistance

2019 Fall National Meeting

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