1. Introduction / Michael Anderson, Anuja Chatterjee, Charles Clift, Elias Mossialos -- 2. The health and economic burden of antimicrobial resistance / Driss Ait Ouakrim, Alessandro Cassini, Michele Cecchini, Diamantis Plachouras --3. Tackling antimicrobial resistance in the community / Sarah...

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a biological mechanism whereby a microorganism evolves over time to develop the ability to become resistant to antimicrobial therapies such as antibiotics. The drivers of and potential solutions to AMR are complex, often spanning multiple sectors. The...

Long-term care facilities (LTCFs) provide care for extended periods to older people who frequently require antimicrobials to treat and prevent infection, a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among older LTCF residents. Evidence indicates that, due to a combination of factors related to...