Ewha Med J.  2017 Jul;40(3):99-103. 10.12771/emj.2017.40.3.99.

Antimicrobials and Antimicrobial Resistant Superbacteria

• Shin E

• KMID: 2386385
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.12771/emj.2017.40.3.99

Abstract

Antimicrobials were one of the great invention of modern era. However, the abuse of antimicrobial both in human and animals has led to a high rate of occurrence of antimicrobial resistant microbes. Disease treatment caused by antimicrobial resistant microbes including superbacteria has emerged as critical issue worldwide. Communication and cooperation among researchers in diverse fields are needed to solve the resistance to antimicrobials. Culture Collection of Antimicrobial Resistant Microbes (CCARM) has taken a leadership role an intermediary among various research fields by providing certified antimicrobial resistant microbes with their information since 1999. CCARM collects antimicrobial resistant microbes from clinical, agricultural animals and products, and environmental fields, and classifies and stores them according to their origins, species and antimicrobial resistance mechanisms. CCARM is performing the roles (collection, deposit, preservation, distribution, service, and consulting) of Biological Resource Center designated by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

Keyword

Antimicrobial agents; Resistant microbes; Superbacteria; Culture collection

MeSH Terms

Animals
Anti-Infective Agents
Humans
Inventions
Leadership
Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development
Anti-Infective Agents

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