Legal Issues Associated with Antimicrobial Drug Resistance
1998
Addressing Antimicrobial Resistance: Legal and Public Health Perspectives
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): David P. Fidler
Primary Institution: Indiana University School of Law
Hypothesis
The article explores the legal issues involved in addressing antimicrobial resistance and its implications for public health.
Conclusion
Effective public health strategies against antimicrobial resistance require a combination of legal and scientific approaches.
Supporting Evidence
- Antimicrobial resistance is a permanent feature in the fight against infectious diseases.
- Improved surveillance of resistant pathogens is critical for controlling infectious diseases.
- Legal frameworks are necessary for effective public health responses to antimicrobial resistance.
Takeaway
This article talks about how germs can become resistant to medicines and how laws can help fight this problem. It says we need to work together globally to keep everyone safe from these germs.
Limitations
The article does not provide specific data or empirical research to support its claims.
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