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eISSN: 2581-9615 || CODEN: WJARAI || Impact Factor 8.2 ||  CrossRef DOI

Research and review articles are invited for publication in April 2026 (Volume 30, Issue 1) Submit manuscript

The past, present, and future of bacterial infection control: A comprehensive review

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Ankit Goel 1, *, Pushpendra 1, Shivam Kumar 2, Mohd Haider 3, Saurabh Saklani 1, Poonam Rishishwar 1 and Sanjay Rishishwar 1

1 Faculty of Pharmacy, Maharaja Agrasen Himalayan Garhwal University, Pokhra, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India, 246169.
2 Department of Pharmacy, Yogendra Nath Saxena College of Pharmacy, Hasanpur, Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, India, 244241.
3 Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut, India, 250005.]
 
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World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 23(02), 2088-2093
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2024.23.2.2549
DOI url: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2024.23.2.2549
 
Received on 13 July 2024; revised on 21 August 2024; accepted on 24 August 2024
 
Bacterial infections have had a huge effect on human health. They have pushed medical progress and shape public health policies. These illnesses can vary from minor issues to serious conditions like sepsis. In this chapter, we will examine the history of bacterial infections from ancient times to the present while focusing on important periods and scientific breakthroughs.
In ancient times, people believed infections were caused by supernatural forces. Treatment relies on herbs and surgery without proper understanding. Renaissance gave the first insights into bacteria, leading to the germ theory of disease in the 19th century via Louis Pasteur and Robert Koch. Then, in the 20th century, antibiotics changed everything; however, antibiotic resistance became a serious problem soon after.
Now, in the 21st century, new technologies in genetics and personalized medicine are boosting our efforts to fight bacterial infections. This chapter offers a historical look back at crucial scientific advancements. This study also tackles current issues like antibiotic resistance and highlights the importance of global teamwork in addressing bacterial diseases.
 
Bacterial infections; Human health; Antibiotics; Genetics; Technology
 
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Ankit Goel, Pushpendra, Shivam Kumar, Mohd Haider, Saurabh Saklani, Poonam Rishishwar and Sanjay Rishishwar. The past, present, and future of bacterial infection control: A comprehensive review. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 23(2), 2088-2093. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2024.23.2.2549

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