"Antibiotic Resistance and Selection of Antibiotic Therapy" is an eBook in the series "Optimising Antibiotics Provision in the Era of Emerging Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria." The eBook aims to provide readers with a thorough, methodical, current, reliable, and scientifically supported understanding of infectious diseases, focusing on managing pan-resistant pathogens and multidrug-resistant bacteria. The series includes eight consecutive eBooks, covering topics such as understanding antibiotic resistance, present difficulties in antibiotic provision, approaches to optimizing antibiotic provision, collaborative efforts in antibiotic optimization, antibiotics policy and regulatory measures, antibiotics education and awareness initiatives, and future directions and innovations.

The eBook begins with a concise preamble that defines antibiotics, their historical context, and their importance in healthcare. It then explores the concept of antibiotic resistance, its causes, effects, and global repercussions. The philosophical implications of antibiotics' use in treating various types of infections are examined, along with the main mechanisms underlying antibiotic resistance and the predominant pathogens targeted. The importance of proper utilization and dosage of antibiotics is also considered.

The eBook then discusses the significance of antibiotics in public health and their effectiveness in disease prevention and treatment. It also considers the application of antibiotics in emergency and surgical situations. The challenges encountered in providing antibiotics, particularly in developing nations, are discussed, including improper and excessive use of antibiotics and the implementation of antibiotic stewardship programs.

The eBook also discusses the future of antibiotic provision, alternative strategies to combat antibiotic resistance, research and development of new antibiotics, and the significance of international cooperation. It also discusses the substantial ramifications caused by multidrug-resistant bacteria, the transmission and dissemination of these pathogens, healthcare-associated infections, community-acquired infections, economic burden, associated healthcare costs, productivity losses, clinical and safety concerns, and the discourse surrounding antibiotic resistance crises and their correlation with multidrug-resistant bacteria.

The eBook's distinctiveness lies in its approach to providing a diverse and focused audience with the most exhaustive, precise, and current significant discoveries and understandings. The target demographic for the eBooks is academic and practical medical public relations professionals, specifically medical, surgical, clinical pharmacy, pharmacological consultants, specialists, mentors, residents, and students. The eBook includes a series of brief multiple-choice questions and a "Guiding answer" to help readers understand the primary concepts and provide additional insight.

In conclusion, the eBook aims to contribute to the professionalism of a significant portion of the medical community's information seekers seeking up-to-date and reliable data.