Impact of existing vaccines in reducing antibiotic resistance: Primary and secondary effects [Biological Sciences]

Vaccines impact antibiotic-resistant infections in two ways: through a direct reduction in the organisms and strains carrying resistant genes that are specifically targeted by the vaccine and also via a secondary effect through a reduction in febrile illnesses that often lead to the use of antibiotics. We review here the...
Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Antimicrobial Resistance and the Role of Vaccines Special Feature Source Type: research