Home

Antimikrobiele

Antimicrobials are substances that inhibit or kill microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. They are used in medicine, agriculture, and food preservation to prevent or treat infections. Antimicrobials can be classified into several categories based on their mode of action and the types of microorganisms they target.

Broad-spectrum antimicrobials are effective against a wide range of microorganisms, while narrow-spectrum antimicrobials are more specific

Antimicrobials are typically administered orally, intravenously, topically, or through inhalation. They can be natural, such as

and
target
a
limited
range
of
pathogens.
Antimicrobial
resistance
(AMR)
is
a
growing
concern,
as
some
microorganisms
have
developed
resistance
to
commonly
used
antimicrobials.
This
resistance
can
be
intrinsic,
where
the
microorganism
is
naturally
resistant,
or
acquired,
through
the
transfer
of
resistance
genes
between
microorganisms.
antibiotics
produced
by
certain
bacteria,
or
synthetic,
such
as
sulfa
drugs.
The
use
of
antimicrobials
should
be
carefully
considered
and
prescribed
by
healthcare
professionals
to
minimize
the
risk
of
AMR
and
ensure
their
effectiveness.
Overuse
and
misuse
of
antimicrobials,
including
the
use
of
antibiotics
in
animal
feed
and
the
consumption
of
antimicrobial-treated
food,
contribute
to
the
development
of
AMR.
Public
health
measures,
such
as
hand
hygiene,
vaccination,
and
proper
disposal
of
medical
waste,
also
play
a
crucial
role
in
preventing
the
spread
of
antimicrobial-resistant
infections.