Due to decades of overuse and misuse of antibiotics, the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria — such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and multidrug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MDR-TB), among others — has made it more difficult to treat bacterial infections. As antimicrobial resistance continues to pose a significant global threat to public health, all healthcare professionals need to understand the importance of minimizing antimicrobial resistance to effectively protect the health of their patients, reduce healthcare costs, and support public health efforts.
In this webcast, Michael Bozzella, DO, a pediatric infectious diseases specialist at Children’s Hospital Colorado, explains important considerations in the management of common pediatric infections with the goal of minimizing antimicrobial resistance and adverse drug reactions. By reducing antimicrobial resistance, healthcare professionals can preserve the effectiveness of antibiotics, ensuring that they remain an effective tool in the fight against infectious diseases.