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ReviewFrontiers in microbiology2025

Advancements in alternative approaches to address antimicrobial resistance in bacterial pneumonia: a comprehensive review.

Dala N Daraghmeh, Roaa Waleed AbuIriban, Nour Nawawreh, Ansam Mahmoud Abuamro, Momin M Alassar, Salahaldeen N Daraghma, Nesma M Alhajahmed, Yasmeen Thandar

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Review in Frontiers in microbiology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

4 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Dala N DaraghmehCollege of Public Health, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, Palestine.
Roaa Waleed AbuIribanCollege of Public Health, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, Palestine.
Nour NawawrehCollege of Public Health, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, Palestine.
Ansam Mahmoud AbuamroCollege of Public Health, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, Palestine.
Momin M AlassarCollege of Public Health, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, Palestine.
Salahaldeen N DaraghmaCollege of Dentistry, Arab-American University, Jenin, Palestine.
Nesma M AlhajahmedCollege of Public Health, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, Palestine.
Yasmeen ThandarDepartment of Basic Medical Sciences, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Purpose: This review explores both current and emerging alternative treatment approaches to combat AMR specifically in the context of bacterial pneumonia, highlighting therapies that extend beyond conventional antibiotics. Methods: PubMed, Embase, and Google Scholar were searched for full-text, English-language articles, with emphasis on publications from 2020 to 2025. Earlier seminal studies were also included when necessary to provide historical, mechanistic, or conceptual context. The review focuses was on alternative strategies that have shown effectiveness in preclinical or clinical settings to combat AMR in relation to bacterial pneumonia. Results: Emerging strategies to tackle AMR in bacterial pneumonia involve several innovative approaches including stem cells, bacteriophage therapy, metal based nanoparticles (e.g., silver, copper, and gold). The adjunctive use of probiotics and herbal medicine has demonstrated potential in enhancing clinical outcomes and modulating host immunity. Moreover, gene editing technologies like CRISPR-CAS and various vaccination programs are being investigated for their roles in prevention and resistance management. While these methods show promise, many are still in the early stages of development and encounter challenges related to standardization, safety, and regulatory approval. Conclusion: Alternative therapies present exciting possibilities for addressing AMR in bacterial pneumonia. However, to effectively translate these innovations into clinical practice, we need thorough research, international collaboration, and supportive policy frameworks. By combining these strategies with antimicrobial stewardship initiatives, we can help maintain antibiotic effectiveness and enhance patient outcomes.

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AMRbacterial pneumoniaMDRphageprobioticsstem cells

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PMID41347244
PMCPMC12673510

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