Antibiotic Resistance Threats in the United States, 2013

A snapshot of the complex problem of antibiotic resistance today and the potentially catastrophic consequences of inaction. The overriding purpose of this report is to increase awareness of the threat that antibiotic resistance poses and to encourage immediate action to address the threat. This document is a very useful reference for anyone looking for information about antibiotic resistance whether in the United States or elsewhere. It is specifically designed to be accessible to many audiences. For more technical information, references and links are provided