Years of using, misusing, and overusing antibiotics and other antimicrobial drugs has led to the emergence of multidrug-resistant 'superbugs.' The IOM's Forum on Microbial Threats held a public workshop April 6-7 to discuss the nature and sources of drug-resistant pathogens, the implications for global health, and the strategies to lessen the current and future impact of these superbugs.

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Front Matter
Workshop Overview
Appendix A: Contributed Manuscripts
Appendix B: Agenda
Appendix C: Acronyms
Appendix D: Glossary
Appendix E: Forum Member Biographies
Appendix F: Speaker Biographies