ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE DURING WARTIME: NEW RISKS AND SPECIFIC PATTERNS OF DEVELOPMENT
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https://doi.org/10.30888/2663-5712.2025-34-05-036Keywords:
antibiotic resistance, war, combat injuries, healthcare-associated infections, multidrug-resistant organisms, antimicrobial stewardship, infection prevention and control.Abstract
The article addresses antibiotic resistance during wartime as one of the major challenges for healthcare systems. Armed conflicts are accompanied by a sharp increase in the number of wounded, severe combined injuries, extensive microbial contamination ofReferences
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