The discovery last month of colistin-resistant bacteria infecting a woman in Pennsylvania was disheartening and brought us one step closer to an eventuality that members of our field have been concerned about for many years: the day we have nothing left in our arsenal to fight drug-resistant bacteria.
For a long time now, IDSA has mobilized key leaders and resources around this cause. Through legislative, regulatory, advocacy, and public awareness efforts, we have brought together like-minded organizations and agencies to join in the fight against antimicrobial resistance. Here’s a brief look back (with an eye toward the future).