Abstract
Resistance to antimicrobial agents is a serious problem in Latin America. High-level resistance to the newer agents, including third-generation cephalosporins and carbapenems, is common in isolates from large university hospitals. Resistance to pathogens leads to outpatient infections, including diarrheal, respiratory, and venereal diseases and is a major problem in the area. In an era of scarce funding and resources, this pathogen resistance is a growing problem for the health system of the region.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 29-45 |
Number of pages | 17 |
Journal | Infectious disease clinics of North America |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 1 |
State | Published - Jan 1 1994 |