Antibiotic resistance remains a challenging global problem, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. However, recent efforts by the CDC and others have been aimed at addressing these issues.
Details of the CDC efforts to increase global antibiotic stewardship were presented at IDWeek 2019, in Washington, D.C.
Globally, the prevalence of antibiotic-resistant organisms is increasing. For instance, estimates exist that 60% to 80% of Enterobacteriaceae are resistant to carbapenems. Drivers