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Antimicrobial resistance is a major threat to public health [1]. Multi-resistant microorganisms are not only found in hospitals but also in the community. Infections due to multi-resistant microorganisms cause considerable morbidity and mortality. Thus, the problem of resistant microorganisms is a major problem of public interest [2].
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Meyer, J. (2001). Prevention of the Emergence of Resistance. In: van Saene, H.K.F., Sganga, G., Silvestri, L. (eds) Infection in the Critically Ill: an Ongoing Challenge. Topics in Anaesthesia and Critical Care. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-2242-3_17
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