Introduction

This carefully curated collection of journal articles offers a exploration of antibiotic resistance, a growing concern in modern medicine. The articles provide in-depth insights into key components, mechanisms, challenges, and implications of antibiotic resistance, ensuring that pharmacists and healthcare professionals are equipped with the latest research and knowledge. Designed to enhance clinical practice, this collection serves as an essential resource for staying informed about the most recent developments in this critical field.

By engaging with these articles, healthcare professionals can better understand the complexities of antibiotic resistance and contribute to more effective strategies in combating it. This collection is a must-read for those committed to safeguarding public health and advancing their expertise in this area.

[Open Access]

Who Should Enrol

All registered pharmacy- and healthcare professionals in Namibia.

Course Design

Collection of peer-reviewed, open access medical journal articles.

Course Content

This collection includes the following 10 journal articles:

  • Evolutionary Pathways and Trajectories in Antibiotic Resistance
    (Clinical Microbiology Review - December 2021, Vol 34, Number 4)

  • What are the missing pieces needed to stop antibiotic resistance?
    (Microbial Biotechnology - October 2023, Vol 16, Issue 10)

  • Evolution and Emergence of Antibiotic Resistance in Given Ecosystems: Possible Strategies for Addressing the Challenge of Antibiotic Resistance
    (Antibiotics (Basel) - January 2023, Vol 12, Issue 1)

  • Origin of Antibiotics and Antibiotic Resistance, and Their Impacts on Drug Development: A Narrative Review
    (Pharmaceuticals (Basel) - November 2023, Vol 16, Issue 11)

  • Environmental factors influencing the development and spread of antibiotic resistance
    (FEMS Microbiology Reviews - January 2018, Vol 42, Issue 1)

  • Non-Canonical Aspects of Antibiotics and Antibiotic Resistance
    (Antibiotics (Basel) - June 2024, Volume 13, Issue 6)

  • Mobile genetic elements in Acinetobacter antibiotic-resistance acquisition and dissemination
    (Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences - December 2022, Volume 1518, Issue 1)

  • Identification of Antibiotic Resistance Proteins via MiCId’s Augmented Workflow. A Mass Spectrometry-Based Proteomics Approach
    (Journal of the American Society for Mass Spectrometry - May 2022, Volume 33, Issue 6)

  • What Is the Role of the Environment in the Emergence of Novel Antibiotic Resistance Genes? A Modeling Approach
    (Environmental Sciences & Technology - December 2021,Volume 55, Issue 23)

  • Phage-Plasmids Spread Antibiotic Resistance Genes through Infection and Lysogenic Conversion
    (mBio - October 2022, Volume 13, Issue 5)

Certification

The assessment (MCQ) must be successfully completed to receive your certificate - two (2) attempts to achieve 70%.

The Quiz is based on the following article:

  • What are the Missing Pieces Needed to Stop Antibiotic Resistance?

Accreditation

Accrediting Body: Health Professions Council of Namibia

Council Number: ORG01419

Number of CPD points awarded to journal: 2 Clinical Points




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Access

Open Access - 10 Journal Articles & Quiz for a CPD Certificate included within this Journal Collection