Monica V. Mahoney, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP, FCCP, FIDSA, FIDP, FMSHP

Panelists discuss the pivotal role of microbiology laboratories and rapid diagnostic technologies in managing multidrug-resistant infections, highlighting their impact on timely treatment, antibiotic stewardship, and the need for interdisciplinary collaboration to effectively interpret and act on resistance data.

Panelists discuss emerging therapies for multidrug-resistant Gram-negative pathogens, focusing on the rising threat of antimicrobial resistance, evolving resistance mechanisms like extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs) and New Delhi metallo-β-lactamases (NDMs), regional variability in pathogen prevalence, and the clinical implications for treatment in inpatient and outpatient settings.