The aim is to analyze global trends in antimicrobial resistance and propose strategic directions for South Korea.
Review of existing literature on antimicrobial resistance trends globally and in South Korea.
Analysis of impacts on health and economy related to antimicrobial resistance.
Discussion of policy implications for improving resistance control in healthcare settings.
Increased antimicrobial resistance is threatening treatment efficacy and infection management.
Rising cases of severe outcomes such as complications and mortality due to resistant infections are observed.
Urgent strategic measures are warranted to ameliorate the effects of antimicrobial resistance.
Abstract
Introduction 항생제 내성(antimicrobial resistance, AMR)은 미생 물이 항생제에 저항하는 능력으로, 전 세계적으로 인류 건 강과 경제에 심각한 위협이 되고 있다1,2.항생제 내성은 약물의 치료 효능을 감소시키거나 소실시켜 감염 치료를 어렵게 하고, 질병 확산, 중증화, 장애 및 사망 위험을 증가 시킨다.