TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Antibacterial Drugs: Mechanism of Action A1 - Levinson, Warren A1 - Chin-Hong, Peter A1 - Joyce, Elizabeth A. A1 - Nussbaum, Jesse A1 - Schwartz, Brian PY - 2020 T2 - Review of Medical Microbiology & Immunology: A Guide to Clinical Infectious Diseases, 16e AB - The discovery of antimicrobials is one of the great advances in medicine, and their use has substantially reduced morbidity and mortality worldwide. Unfortunately, with widespread antibiotic use, we have witnessed the emergence of multidrug-resistant pathogens and reduced efficacy of many of our most powerful antimicrobials. In addition, we have also recognized many adverse effects of antimicrobials, most notably the rising rates of Clostridium difficile colitis. Further, the cost of medical care is greatly increased due to overuse of antibiotics and treating infections caused by resistant organisms. It is critical that health professionals understand the key concepts behind antimicrobial stewardship at the time they learn about microbial pathogens and antimicrobials. SN - PB - McGraw Hill CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1171924030 ER -