Drug-resistant bacterial infections: We need urgent action and investment that focus on the weakest link

PLoS Biol. 2022 Nov 16;20(11):e3001903. doi: 10.1371/journal.pbio.3001903. eCollection 2022 Nov.

Abstract

Despite high mortality and morbidity, drug-resistant bacterial infections remain the forgotten pandemic. We argue for strengthening of diagnostics, WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene) and infection prevention and control to reduce drug-resistant infections, as an integral part of sustainable high-quality health services, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Bacterial Infections* / epidemiology
  • Bacterial Infections* / prevention & control
  • Humans
  • Hygiene
  • Pandemics
  • Sanitation*
  • Water

Substances

  • Water