Addressing Antimicrobial Resistance: Evidence-Based Strategies And Innovations
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Antimicrobial resistance; One Health; Environmental resistance genes; Precision medicine; AI-driven drug discovery; Global governance.Abstract
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a significant global public health challenge, involving complex interactions across medical, environmental, economic, and social domains. This study integrates multidisciplinary perspectives, utilising literature reviews and case analyses to examine the current state and challenges of AMR, critique the limitations of existing strategies, and propose innovative solutions based on cutting-edge research. The study finds that environmental resistance genes, as emerging pollutants, pose underestimated threats to ecosystems and human health. Cross-disciplinary collaboration demonstrates significant advantages in AMR governance. This research proposes the establishment of a "Global Health Compact on AMR" and the integration of AI with precision medicine as innovative directions, providing theoretical support and practical solutions for global AMR governance, thereby contributing to addressing this critical issue.
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