Advances in medical technologies and clinical practice book series,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 26
Опубликована: Дек. 27, 2024
The
discovery
of
antibiotics
revolutionized
the
field
medicine,
but
their
overuse
and
misuse
have
fueled
emergence
antimicrobial
resistance
among
pathogens.
Antibiotic
has
been
aptly
described
as
a
modern
plague
since
it
resulted
in
public
health
crisis
jeopardized
human,
animal,
environmental
well-being.
This
chapter
provides
comprehensive
overview
antibiotic
resistance,
its
biological
mechanisms,
devastating
consequences
for
world
economy.
findings
also
highlight
need
multifaceted
approach
to
deal
with
this
crisis.
Generative
AI
offers
promising
path
toward
understanding
developing
novel
antibiotics,
optimizing
treatment
strategies.
gives
brief
introduction
transformative
potential
combating
AMR.
Emerging
contaminants
(ECs)
are
contained
in
hospital
wastewater
(HWW),
including
pharmaceutical
active
compounds,
personal
care
products,
endocrine-disrupting
and
hormones.
Antibiotics,
X-ray
contrast
agents,
disinfectants,
pharmaceuticals
examples
of
problematic
compounds
found
wastewater.
Many
these
chemical
resistant
to
standard
treatment
systems.
If
not
treated
properly,
might
enter
natural
aquatic
terrestrial
ecosystems,
consequently
jeopardizing
the
environment
human
health.
Regular
facilities
intended
treat
all
chemicals
biological
pollutants;
thus,
toxic
substances
can
be
released
into
environments.
Therefore,
suitable
processes
innovative
technologies
should
employed
avoid
release
ECs
habitats.
Though
for
treatment,
required
rules
legislation
available,
efficiently
removing
from
HWW
necessitates
usage
sophisticated
novel
knowledge.
This
review
summarizes
a
compilation
types
healthcare
facilities,
national
international
guidelines,
management,
provides
comprehensive
understanding
traditional
contemporary
strategies
managing
HWW.
A
critical
assessment
present
breakthroughs,
gaps
understanding,
future
research
goals
is
also
provided.
ABSTRACT
Throughout
the
course
of
human
civilization,
numerous
disease
outbreaks
have
caused
major
impacts
by
affecting
lives
mankind.
Currently,
excessive
and
improper
use
antimicrobials
has
led
to
emergence
drug‐resistant
pathogens,
making
Antimicrobial
Resistance
(AMR)
a
critical
global
threat,
as
recognized
World
Health
Organization
(WHO).
If
left
unaddressed,
it
will
cost
approximately
USD
100
trillion
world
economy
2050.
Therefore,
nanotechnology
emerged
promising
field,
offering
wide
range
nanomaterials
that
can
be
effectively
utilized
combat
microorganisms.
Among
these
materials,
semiconductor
(SNMs)
attracted
significant
attention
owing
their
exceptional
inherent
properties
employed.
hospital‐acquired
infections
associated
with
medical
devices
pose
substantial
risks
patients.
Consequently,
researchers
explored
application
SNMs
in
form
antimicrobial
coatings
or
surfaces.
This
review
presents
comprehensive
recent
investigation
widely
studied
SNMs,
such
titanium,
zinc,
copper‐based,
for
coating
various
surfaces
(glass,
stainless
steel,
devices,
textiles,
polymers)
effects.
By
preventing
eradicating
microbial
growth,
potential
exert
positive
impact,
viable
solution
essential
industrial
Advances in medical technologies and clinical practice book series,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 26
Опубликована: Дек. 27, 2024
The
discovery
of
antibiotics
revolutionized
the
field
medicine,
but
their
overuse
and
misuse
have
fueled
emergence
antimicrobial
resistance
among
pathogens.
Antibiotic
has
been
aptly
described
as
a
modern
plague
since
it
resulted
in
public
health
crisis
jeopardized
human,
animal,
environmental
well-being.
This
chapter
provides
comprehensive
overview
antibiotic
resistance,
its
biological
mechanisms,
devastating
consequences
for
world
economy.
findings
also
highlight
need
multifaceted
approach
to
deal
with
this
crisis.
Generative
AI
offers
promising
path
toward
understanding
developing
novel
antibiotics,
optimizing
treatment
strategies.
gives
brief
introduction
transformative
potential
combating
AMR.
