The uncertain role of substandard and falsified medicines in the emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance

• Main Author: Cavany S.
• Other Authors: Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2023
• Subjects: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/90641

Approximately 10% of antimicrobials used by humans in low- and middle-income countries are estimated to be substandard or falsified. In addition to their negative impact on morbidity and mortality, they may also be important drivers of antimicrobial resistance. Despite such concerns, our understandi...