Stochastic Modeling of Bacterial Population Growth with Antimicrobial Resistance

Abstract

In this paper we consider a stochastic model of bacterial population growth with antimicrobial resistance under the influence of random fluctuations. We analyze the model for the problem of persistence and extinction of bacterial cells. This analysis shows asymptotic extinction and conditional persistence for growing population. Moreover, we perform computer simulations in order to illustrate the model behavior. The model results have important implications for the eradication of bacterial cells and the emergence of resistance.