| Literature DB >> 25016172 |
Bruce R Levin1, Fernando Baquero2, Pål J Johnsen3.
Abstract
A simple epidemiological model is used as a framework to explore the potential efficacy of measures to control antibiotic resistance in community-based self-limiting human infections. The analysis of the properties of this model predict that resistance can be maintained at manageable levels if: first, the rates at which specific antibiotics are used declines with the frequency of resistance to these drugs; second, resistance rarely emerges during therapy; and third, external sources rarely contribute to the entry of resistant bacteria into the community. We discuss the feasibility and limitations of these measures to control the rates of antibiotic resistance and the potential of advances in diagnostic procedures to facilitate this endeavor.Entities:
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Year: 2014 PMID: 25016172 PMCID: PMC4171721 DOI: 10.1016/j.mib.2014.06.004
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Curr Opin Microbiol ISSN: 1369-5274 Impact factor: 7.934