Defining the burden of antibiotic resistance in Vietnam across different ecosystems. University of Antwerp
Global (mis)use of antibiotics has led to an alarming emergence and spread of antibiotic resistant bacteria (ARB). Countries like Vietnam with unrestricted, over-the-counter antibiotic use are especially prone to the emergence of pan-resistant 'superbugs' and alarmingly, very few treatment options for life-threatening infections. A burgeoning population and inadequate sanitation facilities have likely exacerbated the ARB reservoir in the ...