Antibiotics are the most commonly used drugs which should be prescribed appropriately
and with optimum care, otherwise the emergence of resistant organisms will interfere
with the treatment result [
[1]
]. Antibiotic resistance has become a global concern because resistant bacteria and
their resistant gene spread rapidly and commonly. The increase in antimicrobial-resistant
infections has led to significant morbidity, mortality and healthcare costs, particularly
in low-income countries, which face the double burden of fewer antibiotic choices
and higher rates of infectious diseases [
[2]
]. Antibiotic resistance will cause ineffective and unsafe treatment, prolonged disease
and hospitalization, increased need for new antibiotics, wastage of resources, adverse
drug events and will have a serious consequence to patient and society [
[3]
]. Inappropriate, Irrational, indiscriminate prescribing, widespread use, overuse
and misuse of antibiotic are the most important factors involved in the development
of antibiotic resistance [
[4]
].Keywords
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Publication history
Published online: June 16, 2018
Accepted:
June 13,
2018
Received:
June 12,
2018
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