Antimicrobial Resistance: A Cross-Disciplinary Approach in Pharmacy, Laboratory Testing, and Imaging: A Review article

Abstract

Introduction: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) represents an international public health threat; defined as, the ability of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungu, virus, and parasites to resist antimicrobial treatments that were earlier effective against them. Effective action against AMR requires extensive antiviral, antimicrobial and antibiotics approach that involves cross cooperation of pharmacists, laboratory technicians and radiographers in delivering diagnosis, treatment and management solutions.
Aim of work: To explore the critical roles of pharmacy, laboratory testing, and medical imaging in the management of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Methods: The keywords” Antimicrobial, Resistance, Cross-Disciplinary, Approach, Pharmacy, Laboratory Testing, and Imaging” were used to conduct a thorough literature search in the MEDLINE database to find relevant publications published between 2016 and 2024. Using the proper search terms, Google Scholar was utilized to find and access pertinent scientific publications. Various inclusion criteria were used to choose which articles to select.
Results: The research included in this study was published from 2016 to 2024. The research included a discussion segment that was broken into many specific elements. Topics covered include The Role of Pharmacy in Combating AMR, The Role of Laboratory Testing in AMR Management and The Role of Imaging in AMR Management.