Medical Microbiology-Driven Interventions for Antimicrobial Resistance in Healthcare

Combatting Antimicrobial Resistance Through Medical Microbiology 2026 Book chapter

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Authors: Parthiban Pandian, Sivaranjani Varadharajan, B. Ramya, Gautam Palshikar
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-3825-5.ch009
Cited by: 1
References: 50

Abstract

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) threatens effective treatment of infections, increasing morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. Hospitals are critical hubs for resistant pathogens due to high antimicrobial use and vulnerable patients. This chapter examines medical microbiology-driven interventions, highlighting rapid diagnostics, resistance mechanism analysis, antimicrobial stewardship, surveillance, and infection control. Challenges such as resource limitations and data integration are discussed, alongside innovations like genomic surveillance and AI-assisted diagnostics. Positioning microbiology at the core of healthcare is essential for sustainable AMR control.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Antibiotic Use and Resistance Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing

Publication details

Journal / source
Combatting Antimicrobial Resistance Through Medical Microbiology
Publisher
IGI Global Scientific Publishing
Pages
241–278
Publication date
20 February 2026
Language
NG
Document type
Book chapter