Abstract:
Bacterial infectious diseases: A growing global health concern
With the emergence of antimicrobial resistance, infectious diseases have been proclaimed as
one of the greatest threats to global human health by the World Health Organization (WHO).1
Infectious diseases are caused by microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and
parasites and spread, directly or indirectly, from one person to another. Globally, infectious
diseases caused by bacteria contribute to approximately 20 % of overall burden of infectious
diseases. India is a hotspot for infectious diseases, occupying the highest position for the
occurrence of bacterial infections in the world.