Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Antimicrobial Agents

Antimicrobial agents are natural, semisynthetic, or synthetic substances that kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms, including antibacterials, antifungals, antivirals, and antiparasitics, and are fundamental tools for preventing and treating infection in medicine, as well as in agriculture and industry. Their…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 23× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2690-4837 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Antimicrobial agents are natural, semisynthetic, or synthetic substances that kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms, including antibacterials, antifungals, antivirals, and antiparasitics, and are fundamental tools for preventing and treating infection in medicine, as well as in agriculture and industry. Their effectiveness depends on selective activity against microbial targets and is increasingly threatened by the spread of antimicrobial resistance. Research in this area examines surgical site infection as an ongoing clinical challenge, antimicrobial stewardship and prescriber knowledge and practice, and situational analyses of resistance patterns in specific settings. A substantial body of work investigates the antimicrobial properties of plant-derived extracts and essential oils against bacteria, yeasts, molds, and dermatophytes, reflecting interest in alternative and adjunctive agents alongside conventional drugs. Other studies address the restriction of antimicrobial use in vulnerable populations such as neonates, the genotypic diversity of pathogens including Salmonella in informal settlements, and the interface between malaria control and the emergence of antibiotic resistance. Formulation science also features, as in the development of delivery systems for neuroprotective and other agents. The field integrates microbiology, pharmacology, and infection control to characterize mechanisms of action and resistance, to evaluate both established and novel agents, and to promote rational, stewardship-guided use that preserves antimicrobial effectiveness and limits the spread of resistant organisms.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

2019

Surgical Site Infections: A Still Ongoing Challenge

A. S. Sardenberg RodrigoCorresponding author
Chief of Thoracic Surgery, Hospital Paulistano, Americas Serviços Médicos São Paulo, Brazil
Exact topic International Journal of Infection Prevention Cited by 2 doi:10.14302/issn.2690-4837.ijip-18-2515
2018

Ozone Therapy in the Treatment of Periodontal Disease

Dilsiz AlparslanCorresponding author
Professor, Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Atatürk University, Erzurum/ TURKEY.
Exact topic Dentistry And Oral Implants Cited by 1 doi:10.14302/issn.2473-1005.jdoi-18-2076

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 23 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Infection Prevention (ISSN 2690-4837).

Journal editorial board
Tetsuya Suzuki · Japan Yosra A. Helmy · United States

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