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What was the first antibiotic discovered to be effective against which bacteria?
What was the first antibiotic discovered to be effective against which bacteria?
- Fungi, especially candida
- Gram-negative bacteria, especially E. coli
- Protozoa, especially plasmodium
- Gram-positive bacteria, especially staphylococci and streptococci (correct)
What is the primary consequence of antibiotic resistance among bacterial pathogens?
What is the primary consequence of antibiotic resistance among bacterial pathogens?
- Increased difficulty in treating infections (correct)
- Reduced use of antibiotics in medicine
- Decreased toxicity of antibiotics to humans
- Increased production of antibiotics
What is the result of the development of thousands of variants and analogues of antibiotics?
What is the result of the development of thousands of variants and analogues of antibiotics?
- Reduced production of antibiotics
- Increased resistance to antibiotics
- Increased use of antibiotics in medicine
- Varying effects on different infectious organisms and less toxicity to humans (correct)
Which bacterium's resistance to penicillin in the 1980s exemplifies the detrimental effects of antibiotic resistance?
Which bacterium's resistance to penicillin in the 1980s exemplifies the detrimental effects of antibiotic resistance?
What is the outcome of the evolution of bacteria causing common infections to be resistant to most or all available antibiotics?
What is the outcome of the evolution of bacteria causing common infections to be resistant to most or all available antibiotics?
What is the primary concern related to antibiotic resistance?
What is the primary concern related to antibiotic resistance?
What is the primary mechanism of gene transfer in conjugation?
What is the primary mechanism of gene transfer in conjugation?
What is the current treatment failure rate in patients with pneumococcal meningitis in the US due to antibiotic resistance?
What is the current treatment failure rate in patients with pneumococcal meningitis in the US due to antibiotic resistance?
What is the name of the enzyme produced by some bacteria that breaks down the -lactam ring of antibacterial drugs?
What is the name of the enzyme produced by some bacteria that breaks down the -lactam ring of antibacterial drugs?
What is the term for the exchange of genetic material between bacteria through mobile DNA packages?
What is the term for the exchange of genetic material between bacteria through mobile DNA packages?
What is the main consequence of antibiotic resistance on health insurance companies and governments that subsidize healthcare costs?
What is the main consequence of antibiotic resistance on health insurance companies and governments that subsidize healthcare costs?
What is the primary mechanism of antibiotic resistance in efflux pump systems?
What is the primary mechanism of antibiotic resistance in efflux pump systems?
What is the definition of antibiotic resistance?
What is the definition of antibiotic resistance?
What is the term for the process of bacterial cells becoming competent to receive DNA?
What is the term for the process of bacterial cells becoming competent to receive DNA?
What is the name of the first antibiotic discovered in 1928?
What is the name of the first antibiotic discovered in 1928?
What is the role of two-component regulatory systems in efflux pump systems?
What is the role of two-component regulatory systems in efflux pump systems?
What is the percentage of hospital admissions due to adverse effects of antibiotic therapy?
What is the percentage of hospital admissions due to adverse effects of antibiotic therapy?
What is the main reason for the increased cost of newer antibiotics?
What is the main reason for the increased cost of newer antibiotics?
What is the result of the overexpression of efflux pumps in bacteria?
What is the result of the overexpression of efflux pumps in bacteria?
What is the current focus of research in efflux pump systems?
What is the current focus of research in efflux pump systems?
What is the result of the unrestricted use of broad-spectrum antibiotics on the human body?
What is the result of the unrestricted use of broad-spectrum antibiotics on the human body?
What is the characteristic of many efflux pumps that leads to multidrug resistance?
What is the characteristic of many efflux pumps that leads to multidrug resistance?
What is the name of the process where a microorganism acquires genes from another without being the offspring of that microorganism?
What is the name of the process where a microorganism acquires genes from another without being the offspring of that microorganism?
What is the term for the incorporation of naked DNA into a bacterial cell's chromosome?
What is the term for the incorporation of naked DNA into a bacterial cell's chromosome?
What is the mechanism of gene transfer that involves transferring genes from one bacterium to another as 'naked' DNA?
What is the mechanism of gene transfer that involves transferring genes from one bacterium to another as 'naked' DNA?
What is the result of antibiotic resistance on the natural history of diseases?
What is the result of antibiotic resistance on the natural history of diseases?
What is the primary consequence of enzymatic inactivation of antibiotics?
What is the primary consequence of enzymatic inactivation of antibiotics?
Which type of antibiotic resistance is highly effective and has led to bacterial resistance to certain antibiotic groups?
Which type of antibiotic resistance is highly effective and has led to bacterial resistance to certain antibiotic groups?
What is the function of the enzyme produced by MRSA super bacteria that splits the complex before acetylating the antibiotic?
What is the function of the enzyme produced by MRSA super bacteria that splits the complex before acetylating the antibiotic?
What is the primary mechanism of action of macrolide antibiotics like erythromycin and clarithromycin?
What is the primary mechanism of action of macrolide antibiotics like erythromycin and clarithromycin?
What is the primary function of beta-lactamase enzymes produced by bacteria?
What is the primary function of beta-lactamase enzymes produced by bacteria?
What is the consequence of target modification in high-level Tcr Mpr bacteria?
What is the consequence of target modification in high-level Tcr Mpr bacteria?
What is the primary function of erythromycin esterase (EreA) in macrolide resistance?
What is the primary function of erythromycin esterase (EreA) in macrolide resistance?
What is the primary mechanism of antibiotic resistance resulting from the presence of Erm genes and their encoded enzymes?
What is the primary mechanism of antibiotic resistance resulting from the presence of Erm genes and their encoded enzymes?
What is the primary consequence of the production of beta-lactamase enzymes by bacteria?
What is the primary consequence of the production of beta-lactamase enzymes by bacteria?
What is the primary mechanism of antibiotic resistance resulting from the modification of target enzymes?
What is the primary mechanism of antibiotic resistance resulting from the modification of target enzymes?
What is the mechanism by which Kmr bacteria are resistant to aminoglycoside antibiotics?
What is the mechanism by which Kmr bacteria are resistant to aminoglycoside antibiotics?
What is the effect of the chloramphenicol acetyltransferase enzyme on the antibiotic chloramphenicol?
What is the effect of the chloramphenicol acetyltransferase enzyme on the antibiotic chloramphenicol?
What is the mechanism of action of the erythromycin resistant methylase enzyme?
What is the mechanism of action of the erythromycin resistant methylase enzyme?
What is the effect of aminoglycoside modifying enzymes on the binding of aminoglycosides to the 30S subunit of the bacterial ribosome?
What is the effect of aminoglycoside modifying enzymes on the binding of aminoglycosides to the 30S subunit of the bacterial ribosome?
What is the mechanism of high-level resistance to vancomycin in Enterococcus faecium?
What is the mechanism of high-level resistance to vancomycin in Enterococcus faecium?
What is the role of biofilm formation in the development of antibiotic resistance?
What is the role of biofilm formation in the development of antibiotic resistance?
What is the effect of phenotypic changes in biofilm bacteria on the efficacy of antibiotics?
What is the effect of phenotypic changes in biofilm bacteria on the efficacy of antibiotics?
What is the mechanism of aminoglycoside resistance in P.aeruginosa biofilms?
What is the mechanism of aminoglycoside resistance in P.aeruginosa biofilms?
What is the effect of the acquisition of resistance genes by biofilm bacteria on the efficacy of antibiotics?
What is the effect of the acquisition of resistance genes by biofilm bacteria on the efficacy of antibiotics?
What is the mechanism of target modification in the resistance of bacteria to antibiotics?
What is the mechanism of target modification in the resistance of bacteria to antibiotics?
Why are antibiotics sometimes ineffective against biofilm infections?
Why are antibiotics sometimes ineffective against biofilm infections?
What contributes to the high antibiotic resistance in biofilms?
What contributes to the high antibiotic resistance in biofilms?
How does the extracellular matrix of biofilms impact antibiotic effectiveness?
How does the extracellular matrix of biofilms impact antibiotic effectiveness?
Why are biofilm infections challenging to treat with antibiotics?
Why are biofilm infections challenging to treat with antibiotics?
What effect does nutrient limitation in biofilm cells have on antibiotic tolerance?
What effect does nutrient limitation in biofilm cells have on antibiotic tolerance?
In the context of antibiotic resistance, why are medical devices frequent targets for colonization and infection?
In the context of antibiotic resistance, why are medical devices frequent targets for colonization and infection?
What role does the proximity of resistance play in the persistence of biofilm infections?
What role does the proximity of resistance play in the persistence of biofilm infections?
How do biofilms differ from planktonic cells in terms of antibiotic resistance?
How do biofilms differ from planktonic cells in terms of antibiotic resistance?
Why does antibiotics resistance in biofilms lead to ineffective treatments?
Why does antibiotics resistance in biofilms lead to ineffective treatments?
Why are high antibiotic dose strategies generally less preferred in treating biofilm infections?
Why are high antibiotic dose strategies generally less preferred in treating biofilm infections?
What is a key characteristic of efflux pumps in bacteria?
What is a key characteristic of efflux pumps in bacteria?
Which bacterial efflux pump system is known for moving tetracycline out of bacterial cells?
Which bacterial efflux pump system is known for moving tetracycline out of bacterial cells?
What is the main role of the MtrCDE system in Neisseria gonorrhoeae?
What is the main role of the MtrCDE system in Neisseria gonorrhoeae?
Which statement correctly describes the mechanism of efflux pumps in bacteria?
Which statement correctly describes the mechanism of efflux pumps in bacteria?
What role does the MtrR protein play in controlling the MtrCDE operon?
What role does the MtrR protein play in controlling the MtrCDE operon?
Which component is responsible for energizing the efflux pump process in bacteria?
Which component is responsible for energizing the efflux pump process in bacteria?
Which bacterial organism has a well-known efflux pump system for moving tetracycline out of its cells?
Which bacterial organism has a well-known efflux pump system for moving tetracycline out of its cells?
What is the role of the adaptor protein in efflux pump systems?
What is the role of the adaptor protein in efflux pump systems?
Which mechanism enables efflux pumps in bacteria to transport substrates across the cell envelope?
Which mechanism enables efflux pumps in bacteria to transport substrates across the cell envelope?
How do efflux pumps support bacterial resistance to antimicrobial agents?
How do efflux pumps support bacterial resistance to antimicrobial agents?
What is the primary function of an antiporter in an efflux pump system?
What is the primary function of an antiporter in an efflux pump system?
How do bacteria recognize and transport antibiotics through the efflux mechanism?
How do bacteria recognize and transport antibiotics through the efflux mechanism?
What is the primary characteristic of the five classes of efflux systems in bacteria?
What is the primary characteristic of the five classes of efflux systems in bacteria?
What is the purpose of the energy-dependent mechanism of efflux in bacteria?
What is the purpose of the energy-dependent mechanism of efflux in bacteria?
What is the most common type of antibiotic efflux system in bacteria?
What is the most common type of antibiotic efflux system in bacteria?
How do efflux pumps in bacteria transport antibiotics across the membrane?
How do efflux pumps in bacteria transport antibiotics across the membrane?
What is the primary reason for physicians prescribing antibiotics for viral infections?
What is the primary reason for physicians prescribing antibiotics for viral infections?
What is the estimated percentage of hospital prescriptions that are not optimally effective?
What is the estimated percentage of hospital prescriptions that are not optimally effective?
In which country did a study find that 57% of the population had self-medicated with antibiotics?
In which country did a study find that 57% of the population had self-medicated with antibiotics?
What is the primary reason for the agricultural use of antibiotics?
What is the primary reason for the agricultural use of antibiotics?
What is the consequence of delaying antibiotic prescription for conditions where they may be necessary?
What is the consequence of delaying antibiotic prescription for conditions where they may be necessary?
What is the result of the misuse and overuse of antibiotics in households?
What is the result of the misuse and overuse of antibiotics in households?
What is the characteristic of antibiotic prescriptions in developing countries?
What is the characteristic of antibiotic prescriptions in developing countries?
What is the effect of education campaigns on antibiotic use?
What is the effect of education campaigns on antibiotic use?
What is the consequence of self-medication with antibiotics?
What is the consequence of self-medication with antibiotics?
What is the primary concern related to antibiotic use in animal agriculture?
What is the primary concern related to antibiotic use in animal agriculture?
What is the consequence of antibiotic inactivation by enzymes such as beta lactamases?
What is the consequence of antibiotic inactivation by enzymes such as beta lactamases?
What is a contributing factor to antibiotic resistance?
What is a contributing factor to antibiotic resistance?
What is the result of the selection of resistant strains of bacteria due to antibiotic use?
What is the result of the selection of resistant strains of bacteria due to antibiotic use?
What is the concern regarding antibiotic use in animal husbandry?
What is the concern regarding antibiotic use in animal husbandry?
What is the consequence of antibiotic-induced gene mutations?
What is the consequence of antibiotic-induced gene mutations?
What is the result of the widespread use of antibiotics?
What is the result of the widespread use of antibiotics?
What is the primary mechanism of action of the AcrAB-TolC efflux system in Escherichia coli?
What is the primary mechanism of action of the AcrAB-TolC efflux system in Escherichia coli?
Which of the following mechanisms is NOT associated with the QacA multidrug efflux pump in Staphylococcus?
Which of the following mechanisms is NOT associated with the QacA multidrug efflux pump in Staphylococcus?
What is the consequence of the misuse of antibiotics in human medicine and animal husbandry?
What is the consequence of the misuse of antibiotics in human medicine and animal husbandry?
What is the primary factor contributing to antibiotic resistance?
What is the primary factor contributing to antibiotic resistance?
What is the primary function of the ribosomal protection mechanism in Bacillus?
What is the primary function of the ribosomal protection mechanism in Bacillus?
What is the consequence of the overuse of antibiotics?
What is the consequence of the overuse of antibiotics?
Which of the following antibiotics is NOT affected by the production of beta-lactamase enzymes?
Which of the following antibiotics is NOT affected by the production of beta-lactamase enzymes?
What is the primary mechanism of action of the SatAB efflux system in E. faecium?
What is the primary mechanism of action of the SatAB efflux system in E. faecium?
What is the result of the use of antibiotics in preventing diseases in animals?
What is the result of the use of antibiotics in preventing diseases in animals?
Which of the following is a consequence of antibiotic modification in bacteria?
Which of the following is a consequence of antibiotic modification in bacteria?
What is the primary mechanism of action of the carbapenemase enzymes produced by certain Enterobacteriaceae?
What is the primary mechanism of action of the carbapenemase enzymes produced by certain Enterobacteriaceae?
Which of the following is an example of an antibiotic modification mechanism?
Which of the following is an example of an antibiotic modification mechanism?
What is the primary mechanism of action of the erythromycin esterase enzyme in bacteria?
What is the primary mechanism of action of the erythromycin esterase enzyme in bacteria?
Which of the following is a consequence of changes in porin proteins in bacteria?
Which of the following is a consequence of changes in porin proteins in bacteria?
What is the primary factor contributing to antibiotic resistance due to the misuse of antibiotics?
What is the primary factor contributing to antibiotic resistance due to the misuse of antibiotics?
What is the consequence of antibiotic resistance on the health system?
What is the consequence of antibiotic resistance on the health system?
What is the main reason for limited access to adequate healthcare among certain groups?
What is the main reason for limited access to adequate healthcare among certain groups?
What is the percentage of respondents who believe the best treatment for a cold is antibiotics?
What is the percentage of respondents who believe the best treatment for a cold is antibiotics?
What is the consequence of patients' unrealistic expectations of antibiotics?
What is the consequence of patients' unrealistic expectations of antibiotics?
What is the primary factor contributing to the lack of understanding of antibiotic resistance among health workers and policymakers?
What is the primary factor contributing to the lack of understanding of antibiotic resistance among health workers and policymakers?
What is the role of the public in overseeing and improving the health system and policies related to antibiotic use?
What is the role of the public in overseeing and improving the health system and policies related to antibiotic use?
What is the consequence of antibiotic resistance on the health system and policy making?
What is the consequence of antibiotic resistance on the health system and policy making?
What is the primary factor contributing to the misuse of antibiotics?
What is the primary factor contributing to the misuse of antibiotics?
What is the consequence of reduced antibiotic use in the health system?
What is the consequence of reduced antibiotic use in the health system?
What is the primary consequence of antibiotic resistance in developing countries?
What is the primary consequence of antibiotic resistance in developing countries?
What is the concern regarding the spread of resistant strains from developing countries to developed countries?
What is the concern regarding the spread of resistant strains from developing countries to developed countries?
What is the result of comparing antibiotic resistance in different regions?
What is the result of comparing antibiotic resistance in different regions?
What is the risk of importing resistant strains of bacteria through international travel?
What is the risk of importing resistant strains of bacteria through international travel?
What is the concern regarding the spread of infectious diseases through global travel and migration?
What is the concern regarding the spread of infectious diseases through global travel and migration?
What is the primary factor contributing to the high rates of antibiotic resistance in developing countries?
What is the primary factor contributing to the high rates of antibiotic resistance in developing countries?
What is the consequence of the transmission of resistant strains from developing countries to developed countries?
What is the consequence of the transmission of resistant strains from developing countries to developed countries?
What is the risk of refugees and immigrants returning to their countries of origin carrying resistant strains of bacteria?
What is the risk of refugees and immigrants returning to their countries of origin carrying resistant strains of bacteria?
What is the main consequence of poor hand hygiene in healthcare settings?
What is the main consequence of poor hand hygiene in healthcare settings?
What is the concern regarding the importation of infectious diseases through international travel?
What is the concern regarding the importation of infectious diseases through international travel?
What is the primary purpose of sterilization in medical and surgical procedures?
What is the primary purpose of sterilization in medical and surgical procedures?
What is the consequence of the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria across borders?
What is the consequence of the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria across borders?
What is the term for the process of eliminating or destroying pathogenic organisms using chemicals on inanimate objects and surfaces?
What is the term for the process of eliminating or destroying pathogenic organisms using chemicals on inanimate objects and surfaces?
What is the primary reason for low adherence to hand hygiene practices in healthcare settings?
What is the primary reason for low adherence to hand hygiene practices in healthcare settings?
What is the concern regarding the rise in international travel and commerce?
What is the concern regarding the rise in international travel and commerce?
What is the result of poor sanitation and hygiene practices in healthcare settings?
What is the result of poor sanitation and hygiene practices in healthcare settings?
What is the primary factor contributing to the spread of infectious diseases across international borders?
What is the primary factor contributing to the spread of infectious diseases across international borders?
What is the primary reason for the high rates of resistant tuberculosis in developing countries?
What is the primary reason for the high rates of resistant tuberculosis in developing countries?
What is the primary benefit of the World Health Organization's 'five moments for hand hygiene' framework?
What is the primary benefit of the World Health Organization's 'five moments for hand hygiene' framework?
What is the primary consequence of failure to prevent and control infections in healthcare settings?
What is the primary consequence of failure to prevent and control infections in healthcare settings?
What is the primary reason large pharmaceutical companies are not developing new antibiotics?
What is the primary reason large pharmaceutical companies are not developing new antibiotics?
What is the estimated cost of developing new antibiotics?
What is the estimated cost of developing new antibiotics?
What is a consequence of labeling restrictions on new antibiotics?
What is a consequence of labeling restrictions on new antibiotics?
Why do large pharmaceutical firms find it difficult to compete with generic antibiotics?
Why do large pharmaceutical firms find it difficult to compete with generic antibiotics?
What is the impact of stringent regulatory requirements on antibiotic development?
What is the impact of stringent regulatory requirements on antibiotic development?
What is the consequence of the decline in pharmaceutical investment in antibiotic development?
What is the consequence of the decline in pharmaceutical investment in antibiotic development?
What is the primary source of antibiotic resistant genes in water systems?
What is the primary source of antibiotic resistant genes in water systems?
What is the main mechanism of gene transfer in the environment?
What is the main mechanism of gene transfer in the environment?
What is the significance of transformation in the context of antibiotic resistance?
What is the significance of transformation in the context of antibiotic resistance?
What is the primary consequence of the presence of antibiotic resistant genes in the environment?
What is the primary consequence of the presence of antibiotic resistant genes in the environment?
What is the role of mobile genetic elements in the transmission of antibiotic resistance?
What is the role of mobile genetic elements in the transmission of antibiotic resistance?
What is the primary strategy for reducing the spread of antibiotic resistance genes?
What is the primary strategy for reducing the spread of antibiotic resistance genes?
What is the primary mechanism of antibiotic resistance in bacteria?
What is the primary mechanism of antibiotic resistance in bacteria?
What is the significance of antibiotic residues in the environment?
What is the significance of antibiotic residues in the environment?
What is the primary concern related to the use of older antibiotics to treat resistant infections?
What is the primary concern related to the use of older antibiotics to treat resistant infections?
What is the primary strategy for preventing the further spread of antibiotic resistance genes?
What is the primary strategy for preventing the further spread of antibiotic resistance genes?
What is the primary mechanism of horizontal gene transfer in conjugation?
What is the primary mechanism of horizontal gene transfer in conjugation?
What is the result of interrupted DNA transfer during conjugation?
What is the result of interrupted DNA transfer during conjugation?
What is the characteristic of antibiotic resistance genes in the donor cell?
What is the characteristic of antibiotic resistance genes in the donor cell?
What is the mechanism of mutation and selection in bacteria?
What is the mechanism of mutation and selection in bacteria?
What is the consequence of inadequate surveillance and monitoring of antibiotic resistance?
What is the consequence of inadequate surveillance and monitoring of antibiotic resistance?
What is the result of the selection of mutated bacteria?
What is the result of the selection of mutated bacteria?
What is the characteristic of conjugative plasmids?
What is the characteristic of conjugative plasmids?
What is the consequence of antibiotic resistance without selective pressure?
What is the consequence of antibiotic resistance without selective pressure?
What is the primary mechanism of transduction?
What is the primary mechanism of transduction?
What is the result of the spread of antibiotic resistance genes?
What is the result of the spread of antibiotic resistance genes?
What is the estimated annual cost of antibiotic resistance in the United States?
What is the estimated annual cost of antibiotic resistance in the United States?
What is the projected number of MRSA-attributable deaths annually in the United States by 2020 if no alternatives are found?
What is the projected number of MRSA-attributable deaths annually in the United States by 2020 if no alternatives are found?
What is the primary goal of antibiotic stewardship programs?
What is the primary goal of antibiotic stewardship programs?
What is the consequence of prolonged illness in patients with resistant infections?
What is the consequence of prolonged illness in patients with resistant infections?
What is the estimated additional annual cost of treating resistant infections in the European Union?
What is the estimated additional annual cost of treating resistant infections in the European Union?
What is the purpose of informative-based antibiotic stewardship programs?
What is the purpose of informative-based antibiotic stewardship programs?
What is the consequence of the lack of effective therapy for resistant organisms?
What is the consequence of the lack of effective therapy for resistant organisms?
What is the projected number of P.aeruginosa-attributable deaths annually in the United States by 2020 if no alternatives are found?
What is the projected number of P.aeruginosa-attributable deaths annually in the United States by 2020 if no alternatives are found?
What is the primary benefit of antibiotic stewardship programs?
What is the primary benefit of antibiotic stewardship programs?
What is the consequence of increased antibiotic consumption in patients with resistant infections?
What is the consequence of increased antibiotic consumption in patients with resistant infections?
What is the primary challenge in monitoring antimicrobial resistance in the community sector?
What is the primary challenge in monitoring antimicrobial resistance in the community sector?
What is the main reason for the lack of understanding of resistance patterns in the general population?
What is the main reason for the lack of understanding of resistance patterns in the general population?
What is the primary consequence of the link between antibiotic exposure and resistance in common pathogens?
What is the primary consequence of the link between antibiotic exposure and resistance in common pathogens?
What is the primary consequence of antibiotic resistance on patient outcomes?
What is the primary consequence of antibiotic resistance on patient outcomes?
What is the primary limitation in monitoring the impact of antibiotic use on resistance?
What is the primary limitation in monitoring the impact of antibiotic use on resistance?
What is the primary challenge in establishing a clear global picture of antibiotic resistance?
What is the primary challenge in establishing a clear global picture of antibiotic resistance?
What is the estimated cost of treating antibiotic-resistant infections in the United States?
What is the estimated cost of treating antibiotic-resistant infections in the United States?
What is the primary reason for increased healthcare costs due to antibiotic resistance?
What is the primary reason for increased healthcare costs due to antibiotic resistance?
What is the main reason for the limited knowledge about the volume and pattern of antibiotic use in humans and animals?
What is the main reason for the limited knowledge about the volume and pattern of antibiotic use in humans and animals?
What is the consequence of antibiotic resistance on the healthcare system?
What is the consequence of antibiotic resistance on the healthcare system?
What is the primary focus of monitoring resistance at local, national, and international levels?
What is the primary focus of monitoring resistance at local, national, and international levels?
What is the primary reason for the lack of data on resistance rates in the community sector?
What is the primary reason for the lack of data on resistance rates in the community sector?
What is the primary factor contributing to antibiotic resistance in certain populations?
What is the primary factor contributing to antibiotic resistance in certain populations?
What is the primary consequence of the switch to outpatient treatment of common childhood ear infections with amoxicillin?
What is the primary consequence of the switch to outpatient treatment of common childhood ear infections with amoxicillin?
What is the consequence of antibiotic resistance on disease transmission?
What is the consequence of antibiotic resistance on disease transmission?
What is the primary consequence of treatment failures due to antibiotic resistance?
What is the primary consequence of treatment failures due to antibiotic resistance?
What is the primary challenge in confirming the link between antibiotic exposure and resistance?
What is the primary challenge in confirming the link between antibiotic exposure and resistance?
What is the estimated number of additional deaths due to antibiotic resistance at an average level of resistance?
What is the estimated number of additional deaths due to antibiotic resistance at an average level of resistance?
What is the primary consequence of antibiotic resistance on the economy?
What is the primary consequence of antibiotic resistance on the economy?
What is the primary consequence of antibiotic resistance on public health?
What is the primary consequence of antibiotic resistance on public health?
What is a key hindrance to the economic viability of producing new antibiotics?
What is a key hindrance to the economic viability of producing new antibiotics?
What is a common misconception associated with resistance genes in the environment?
What is a common misconception associated with resistance genes in the environment?
Why do many pharmaceutical companies opt for more lucrative therapeutic agents over antibiotic research?
Why do many pharmaceutical companies opt for more lucrative therapeutic agents over antibiotic research?
What contributes significantly to the complexity of developing new antibiotics according to the text?
What contributes significantly to the complexity of developing new antibiotics according to the text?
What role does the widespread use of antibiotics play in selecting for antimicrobial resistance?
What role does the widespread use of antibiotics play in selecting for antimicrobial resistance?
What is a factor contributing to regulatory complexity in the development of new antibiotics in comparison to other pharmaceuticals?
What is a factor contributing to regulatory complexity in the development of new antibiotics in comparison to other pharmaceuticals?
What is a distinguishing feature of antibiotics compared to other pharmaceuticals in terms of economic return?
What is a distinguishing feature of antibiotics compared to other pharmaceuticals in terms of economic return?
What is expected to happen with resistance genetic elements in the case of strong antibiotic selection over time?
What is expected to happen with resistance genetic elements in the case of strong antibiotic selection over time?
Why do many companies find antibiotic research less economically viable compared to other therapeutic agents?
Why do many companies find antibiotic research less economically viable compared to other therapeutic agents?
What possible environmental consequence is highlighted in the text due to antibiotics discharged into water systems?
What possible environmental consequence is highlighted in the text due to antibiotics discharged into water systems?
What is the primary reason antibiotics are an attractive investment for pharmaceutical companies?
What is the primary reason antibiotics are an attractive investment for pharmaceutical companies?
How do surveillance cultures help in hospitals?
How do surveillance cultures help in hospitals?
What is a significant drawback of using surveillance cultures for detecting resistant strains in hospitals?
What is a significant drawback of using surveillance cultures for detecting resistant strains in hospitals?
What method has an Australian research group developed to detect bacteria in hospitals?
What method has an Australian research group developed to detect bacteria in hospitals?
How is a probiotic being tested against VRE to eradicate resistant organisms?
How is a probiotic being tested against VRE to eradicate resistant organisms?
What have several research groups developed tests for to combat antibiotic-resistant strains?
What have several research groups developed tests for to combat antibiotic-resistant strains?
What role does genetic mutation play in the development of antibiotic resistance in bacteria?
What role does genetic mutation play in the development of antibiotic resistance in bacteria?
Why is the development of new antibiotics crucial according to the text?
Why is the development of new antibiotics crucial according to the text?
What is the primary drawback to the existing culture tests for detecting MRSA, as mentioned in the text?
What is the primary drawback to the existing culture tests for detecting MRSA, as mentioned in the text?
What commonly faced challenge contributes to the diminishing importance of new antibiotics in the pharmaceutical pipeline?
What commonly faced challenge contributes to the diminishing importance of new antibiotics in the pharmaceutical pipeline?
What is the main factor contributing to the overprescription of newer generation broad-spectrum antibiotics?
What is the main factor contributing to the overprescription of newer generation broad-spectrum antibiotics?
What is the estimated percentage of antibiotics prescribed that are unnecessary or inappropriate?
What is the estimated percentage of antibiotics prescribed that are unnecessary or inappropriate?
What is the primary concern related to antibiotic use in animal agriculture?
What is the primary concern related to antibiotic use in animal agriculture?
What is the main consequence of poor infection prevention and control practices in hospitals?
What is the main consequence of poor infection prevention and control practices in hospitals?
What is the percentage of patients receiving antibiotics in the United States who receive a broad-spectrum antibiotic?
What is the percentage of patients receiving antibiotics in the United States who receive a broad-spectrum antibiotic?
What is the main reason for the overuse of antibiotics in hospitals?
What is the main reason for the overuse of antibiotics in hospitals?
What is the primary consequence of antibiotic resistance in hospitals?
What is the primary consequence of antibiotic resistance in hospitals?
What is the main factor contributing to the high rates of antibiotic resistance in hospitals?
What is the main factor contributing to the high rates of antibiotic resistance in hospitals?
What is the primary consequence of antibiotic resistance in agriculture?
What is the primary consequence of antibiotic resistance in agriculture?
What is the main consequence of poor infection prevention and control practices in the community?
What is the main consequence of poor infection prevention and control practices in the community?
What is the primary consequence of using sub-therapeutic dosages of antibiotics in animals?
What is the primary consequence of using sub-therapeutic dosages of antibiotics in animals?
What is the main reason why antibiotic resistance is a significant issue in animal husbandry?
What is the main reason why antibiotic resistance is a significant issue in animal husbandry?
How can resistant bacteria be spread between humans?
How can resistant bacteria be spread between humans?
What is the primary concern regarding antibiotic resistance in medicine?
What is the primary concern regarding antibiotic resistance in medicine?
What is the estimated impact of antibiotic resistance on society?
What is the estimated impact of antibiotic resistance on society?
What is the primary mechanism of antibiotic resistance in bacteria?
What is the primary mechanism of antibiotic resistance in bacteria?
What is the consequence of inadequate infection control measures in hospitals?
What is the consequence of inadequate infection control measures in hospitals?
What is the primary factor contributing to the spread of antibiotic resistance genes?
What is the primary factor contributing to the spread of antibiotic resistance genes?
What is the consequence of prolonged delay in developing new replacement treatments and vaccines?
What is the consequence of prolonged delay in developing new replacement treatments and vaccines?
What is the primary source of antibiotic resistance in humans?
What is the primary source of antibiotic resistance in humans?
What is the primary characteristic of XDR-TB that makes it a more severe form of TB?
What is the primary characteristic of XDR-TB that makes it a more severe form of TB?
What is the consequence of antibiotic resistance on the treatment of infections?
What is the consequence of antibiotic resistance on the treatment of infections?
What is the estimated cost of treating XDR-TB patients in developing countries?
What is the estimated cost of treating XDR-TB patients in developing countries?
What is the primary reason for the increased use of broad-spectrum antibiotics?
What is the primary reason for the increased use of broad-spectrum antibiotics?
What is the consequence of the increase in antibiotic-resistant bacteria?
What is the consequence of the increase in antibiotic-resistant bacteria?
What is the estimated annual spending on infections due to antibiotic resistance?
What is the estimated annual spending on infections due to antibiotic resistance?
What is the primary consequence of the rise in antibiotic use due to bacterial infections?
What is the primary consequence of the rise in antibiotic use due to bacterial infections?
What is the percentage of outpatient prescriptions that are unnecessary due to antibiotic resistance?
What is the percentage of outpatient prescriptions that are unnecessary due to antibiotic resistance?
What is the consequence of antibiotic resistance on the care of the elderly and infirm?
What is the consequence of antibiotic resistance on the care of the elderly and infirm?
What is the primary consequence of treatment failures due to antibiotic resistance?
What is the primary consequence of treatment failures due to antibiotic resistance?
What is one of the severe consequences of antibiotic resistance mentioned in the text?
What is one of the severe consequences of antibiotic resistance mentioned in the text?
How does antibiotic resistance impact worker productivity?
How does antibiotic resistance impact worker productivity?
What is the primary consequence of antibiotic resistance on the health and economy?
What is the primary consequence of antibiotic resistance on the health and economy?
What is a prediction regarding future antibiotic use and clinical outcomes?
What is a prediction regarding future antibiotic use and clinical outcomes?
What is the impact of antibiotic resistance on the treatment of minor infections?
What is the impact of antibiotic resistance on the treatment of minor infections?
Why are pharmaceutical companies less inclined to invest in new antibiotics?
Why are pharmaceutical companies less inclined to invest in new antibiotics?
Why can some people in less developed countries face challenges in accessing treatments?
Why can some people in less developed countries face challenges in accessing treatments?
What is expected to happen if antibiotic resistance continues unchecked?
What is expected to happen if antibiotic resistance continues unchecked?
What is the consequence of resistant infections on productivity in developing countries?
What is the consequence of resistant infections on productivity in developing countries?
What is one of the outcomes of outbreaks caused by resistant strains in major cities?
What is one of the outcomes of outbreaks caused by resistant strains in major cities?
What is the result of the widespread loss of effective antibiotics?
What is the result of the widespread loss of effective antibiotics?
What is the impact of resistant infections on the healthcare system?
What is the impact of resistant infections on the healthcare system?
Why can overuse and misuse of antibiotics lead to resistant strains?
Why can overuse and misuse of antibiotics lead to resistant strains?
What evolutionary response do bacteria have to antibiotics in order to survive?
What evolutionary response do bacteria have to antibiotics in order to survive?
What is the consequence of antibiotics losing their ability to control bacterial growth?
What is the consequence of antibiotics losing their ability to control bacterial growth?
How do bacteria resist antibiotics in terms of drug inactivation?
How do bacteria resist antibiotics in terms of drug inactivation?
What is the major implication for modern medicine due to the development of antibiotic resistance in bacteria?
What is the major implication for modern medicine due to the development of antibiotic resistance in bacteria?
Which group of individuals is more susceptible to incurable infections caused by antibiotic-resistant strains?
Which group of individuals is more susceptible to incurable infections caused by antibiotic-resistant strains?
How does bacterial resistance to antibiotics impact medical complications?
How does bacterial resistance to antibiotics impact medical complications?
What is the primary concern regarding the cost of treating infections caused by resistant bacteria?
What is the primary concern regarding the cost of treating infections caused by resistant bacteria?
How is the cost of treating resistant infections different from non-resistant infections?
How is the cost of treating resistant infections different from non-resistant infections?
What is the natural response of bacteria exposed to antibiotics to create a hostile environment?
What is the natural response of bacteria exposed to antibiotics to create a hostile environment?
How does the direct selection pressure on bacteria in man-made situations influence antibiotic resistance?
How does the direct selection pressure on bacteria in man-made situations influence antibiotic resistance?
What is one way antibiotic resistance is transmitted through the environment?
What is one way antibiotic resistance is transmitted through the environment?
What contributes to the increased morbidity and mortality rates associated with antibiotic resistance?
What contributes to the increased morbidity and mortality rates associated with antibiotic resistance?
In what way do resistant strains impact the time it takes to control diseases?
In what way do resistant strains impact the time it takes to control diseases?
What makes long-term diseases harder to control, according to the text?
What makes long-term diseases harder to control, according to the text?
How are tens of millions of lives at risk in developing countries due to antibiotic-resistant strains?
How are tens of millions of lives at risk in developing countries due to antibiotic-resistant strains?
What impact does antibiotic resistance have on hospital infections in the USA according to the text?
What impact does antibiotic resistance have on hospital infections in the USA according to the text?
What is the cure rate for multi-drug resistant tuberculosis in some parts of the world?
What is the cure rate for multi-drug resistant tuberculosis in some parts of the world?
What is the implication of the rise in antibiotic resistance on global health security?
What is the implication of the rise in antibiotic resistance on global health security?
What is the current challenge in treating infectious diseases?
What is the current challenge in treating infectious diseases?
What is the economic impact of antibiotic resistance on international trade?
What is the economic impact of antibiotic resistance on international trade?
What is the estimated annual cost of successful control of infectious diseases in developing countries?
What is the estimated annual cost of successful control of infectious diseases in developing countries?
What is the purpose of stewardship programs in combating antibiotic resistance?
What is the purpose of stewardship programs in combating antibiotic resistance?
What is the impact of antibiotic resistance on medical achievements?
What is the impact of antibiotic resistance on medical achievements?
What is the consequence of not addressing antibiotic resistance urgently?
What is the consequence of not addressing antibiotic resistance urgently?
What is the primary goal of implementing antibiotic stewardship programmes in various healthcare settings?
What is the primary goal of implementing antibiotic stewardship programmes in various healthcare settings?
What is the significance of prior approval for certain antibiotics in antibiotic stewardship programmes?
What is the significance of prior approval for certain antibiotics in antibiotic stewardship programmes?
What is the threat of antibiotic resistance to global health?
What is the threat of antibiotic resistance to global health?
What is the impact of antibiotic resistance on health inequity?
What is the impact of antibiotic resistance on health inequity?
What is the benefit of switching patients from intravenous to oral drugs once they are clinically improving?
What is the benefit of switching patients from intravenous to oral drugs once they are clinically improving?
What is the challenge in developing new antibiotics?
What is the challenge in developing new antibiotics?
What is the consequence of antibiotic resistance on the healthcare system?
What is the consequence of antibiotic resistance on the healthcare system?
What is the role of biotechnology in the development of new antibiotics?
What is the role of biotechnology in the development of new antibiotics?
What is the consequence of supply chain breakdowns and global/regional outsourcing of drug manufacturing?
What is the consequence of supply chain breakdowns and global/regional outsourcing of drug manufacturing?
What is the significance of mass immunization in reducing antibiotic use?
What is the significance of mass immunization in reducing antibiotic use?
What is the primary goal of the World Health Organisation and the Infectious Diseases Society of America in preventing antibiotic resistance?
What is the primary goal of the World Health Organisation and the Infectious Diseases Society of America in preventing antibiotic resistance?
What is the result of antibiotic use in providing more frequent and longer exposure to selective pressure of antibiotics?
What is the result of antibiotic use in providing more frequent and longer exposure to selective pressure of antibiotics?
What is the primary goal of strengthening infection prevention and control measures?
What is the primary goal of strengthening infection prevention and control measures?
What are the potential implications of high treatment costs due to resistant infections mentioned in the text?
What are the potential implications of high treatment costs due to resistant infections mentioned in the text?
Why is it crucial to develop new antimicrobial agents, as stated in the text?
Why is it crucial to develop new antimicrobial agents, as stated in the text?
How can resistant pathogens be transmitted, according to the text?
How can resistant pathogens be transmitted, according to the text?
What is one of the public health issues directly impacted by antibiotic resistance, according to the text?
What is one of the public health issues directly impacted by antibiotic resistance, according to the text?
Why is collecting high-quality data associated with quantifying the burden of diseases essential, as mentioned in the text?
Why is collecting high-quality data associated with quantifying the burden of diseases essential, as mentioned in the text?
What are the potential consequences of antibiotic resistance on the economic burden of treatment, according to the text?
What are the potential consequences of antibiotic resistance on the economic burden of treatment, according to the text?