Abstract
Antibiotic resistant infections are a rising problem in the United States and globally. These infections are listed as a top concern by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as by the World Health Organization. Antibiotic resistance is a phenomenon where microorganisms acquire or innately possess resistance to antimicrobial agents. Antibiotic resistant infections signi cantly reduce the effectiveness of the treatment causing patients to remain infectious longer and increasing the risk of spreading the resistant microorganisms. Antibiotic resistant infections are incredibly detrimental to society and are threatening many of the medical advances made in the past century.
Highlights
Antibiotic resistant infections are a rising problem in the United States and globally
The World Health Organization’s 2014 report states that these antibiotic resistant infections are no longer a problem of the future and are impacting the lives of people worldwide currently
In addition to higher mortality rates, health care costs significantly increase as more expensive therapies must be sought to treat these antibiotic resistant infections
Summary
Antibiotic resistant infections are a rising problem in the United States and globally. One polymer known especially for its antimicrobial properties is chitosan. The solubility of chitosan has become an essential aspect of antimicrobial research.[4]
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