Novel Methods to Address Antimicrobial Resistance

Whilst many governments are placing restrictions on antibiotic use [4], this is too little, too late. The current situation has made the quest for new antibiotics and antibiotic alternatives a matter of great importance. Given the development costs, the complexity in finding new drug targets, and the timescales involved, the prospect of antibiotic alternatives remains low; therefore, greater prospects lie with alternative approaches. This editorial considers some of the current initiatives which form part of the quest for antimicrobial alternatives.