Description
This article will provide information on the basics of drug-resistant organisms such as: the understanding of drug-resistant organisms and their impact on healthcare. It explains how bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites develop resistance, highlights common examples such as MRSA, CRE, VRE, and MDR-TB, and explores why antimicrobial resistance is considered a global health threat. The article also emphasizes the critical role medical assistants play in patient education, infection control, and antimicrobial stewardship, offering practical strategies for reducing the spread of resistant infections in both clinical and community settings. 1 CEU credit awarded upon successful completion.
