Multidrug-resistant bacteria

[1] MDR bacteria have seen an increase in prevalence in recent years[clarification needed][2] and pose serious risks to public health.

MDR bacteria can be broken into 3 main categories: Gram-positive, Gram-negative, and other (acid-stain).

These bacteria employ various adaptations to avoid or mitigate the damage done by antimicrobials.

[4] Examples of MDR bacteria identified as serious threats to public health include:[5] MDR bacteria employ a plurality of adaptations to overcome the environmental insults caused by antibiotics.

[9] Phage therapy also allows for the possibility of biofilm penetration in cases where antibiotics are ineffective due to the increased resistance of biofilm-forming pathogens.