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Date Published: 28/10/2025
Online Published: 28/10/2025
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54804/yhthvb.5.2025.434
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No. 5 (2025)
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Nguyen, T. H. T., Nguyen, T. H. T., Ngo, M. D., Nguyen, N. L., Ngo, T. X. T., & Dang, T. T. (2025). The antimicrobial resistance crisis: Key challenges and strategic approaches for mitigation. Journal of Disaster Medicine and Burn Injuries, 5, 190-198. https://doi.org/10.54804/yhthvb.5.2025.434

The antimicrobial resistance crisis: Key challenges and strategic approaches for mitigation

Nguyen Thi Hong Tham1,, Nguyen Thi Hong Thanh2, Ngo Minh Duc1, Nguyen Nhu Lam3, Ngo Thi Xuan Thu4, Dang Thi Thuy4
1 Le Huu Trac National Burn Hospital
2 Vinh Medical University
3 Le Huu Trac National Burn Hospial
4 108 Military Central Hospital

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Abstract

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has emerged as one of the most pressing challenges of modern medicine, particularly in countries with a high burden of infectious diseases like Vietnam. The rapid increase of multidrug-resistant and pan-resistant pathogens has made the treatment of common infections more difficult or even impossible. This review summarizes the historical context, resistance mechanisms, and key ESKAPE pathogens, with a focus on the current AMR situation in Vietnam. Practical directions are proposed from the perspective of clinical pharmacy and antimicrobial stewardship to tackle this global and national crisis.

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Antimicrobial resistance, AMR, ESKAPE pathogens, multidrug resistance, antimicrobial stewardship

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