Antimicrobial Resistance, Sepsis, and the Invisible Threats to Women’s Health
- 1st Edition - November 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editors: Uzma Syed, Cindy Hou
- Language: English
Antimicrobial Resistance, Sepsis, and the Invisible Threats to Women’s Health focuses on the burden of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and sepsis on women's health, providing th… Read more
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Description
Description
Antimicrobial Resistance, Sepsis, and the Invisible Threats to Women’s Health focuses on the burden of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and sepsis on women's health, providing the latest information to educate both global researchers and healthcare professionals. The book begins by introducing the fundamental concepts of antimicrobial resistance and sepsis, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of their impact on women's health. It examines the epidemiology of sepsis and antimicrobial resistance in women, highlighting key risk factors, research gaps, reproductive health, antimicrobial resistance, and sepsis in detail, and further emphasizing their disproportionate impact on women's health.
Additional coverage includes strategies for recruiting women in clinical trials and research studies, exploring the One Health approach integrating women's health into the broader context of AMR and sepsis and the role of artificial intelligence and technology in combating AMR and sepsis. The book concludes with case studies of female patients and their families affected by AMR and sepsis.
Additional coverage includes strategies for recruiting women in clinical trials and research studies, exploring the One Health approach integrating women's health into the broader context of AMR and sepsis and the role of artificial intelligence and technology in combating AMR and sepsis. The book concludes with case studies of female patients and their families affected by AMR and sepsis.
Key features
Key features
- Discusses fundamental concepts, epidemiology, health care, and gender disparities of reproductive health, sepsis and antimicrobial resistance in women
- Examines historical disparities in women's health in both the United States and globally
- Offers contributions from clinicians, researchers, and health professionals working in the fields of microbial diseases, antibiotic resistance, and women’s health
Readership
Readership
researchers, graduate students, medical students in studying microbiology, infectious diseases, and biomedical sciences; health professionals treating microbial diseases
Table of contents
Table of contents
1. Introduction to Antimicrobial Resistance and Sepsis
2. Epidemiology of Sepsis and Antimicrobial Resistance in Women
3. Reproductive Health, Antimicrobial Resistance, and Sepsis
4. History of Disparities in Women’s Health in United States and Globally
5. Partnering with Community-Based Organizations and Faith-Based Organizations
6. Recruiting Women in Clinical Trials and Research Studies
7. One Health Approach
8. Artificial Intelligence and Technology in Antimicrobial Resistance and Sepsis
9. Fungal Antimicrobial Resistance and Sepsis
10. Her Stories
2. Epidemiology of Sepsis and Antimicrobial Resistance in Women
3. Reproductive Health, Antimicrobial Resistance, and Sepsis
4. History of Disparities in Women’s Health in United States and Globally
5. Partnering with Community-Based Organizations and Faith-Based Organizations
6. Recruiting Women in Clinical Trials and Research Studies
7. One Health Approach
8. Artificial Intelligence and Technology in Antimicrobial Resistance and Sepsis
9. Fungal Antimicrobial Resistance and Sepsis
10. Her Stories
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: November 1, 2026
- Language: English
About the editors
About the editors
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Uzma Syed
Dr. Uzma Syed is a TEDx speaker, author, infectious diseases and global health expert, and leader who speaks in media and conferences on both a national and global scale. She has led during the COVID-19 pandemic in her medical field, health system, local community, as well as for the broad Muslim community as the infectious disease expert on the National Muslim COVID-19 Task Force. She is a fellow of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) AU:2 and was selected to be a part of the IDSA leadership Institute. Dr. Syed sits on numerous national committees including IDSA’s Inclusion, Diversity, Access & Equity Task Force as well as their Value Based Compensation Task Force. Dr. Syed was selected to serve on the Sepsis Alliance’s board of directors and cochairs the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion committee of the Sepsis Alliance. She has been working with the Biden administration to promote vaccine and health equity as an executive member of Faiths4Vaccines and has partnered with USAID. She is passionate about education and mentorship and is the founder/CEO of Align Us, a youth career mentorship organization. She also leads The Eid Holiday Coalition, which provides resources and tools for communities to obtain Eid holidays in schools across the nation. Dr. Syed has been recognized as a trailblazer by many local, state, and national organizations for her work, including being presented with the prestigious national Muslim woman leadership award in the company of her excellency Emine Erdogan the first lady of Turkiye. Her humanitarian work has spanned from refugee resettlements to soup kitchens/toy drives. Dr. Syed gave the keynote address at the University of New England’s White Coat Ceremony for the class of 2026. Dr. Syed also shared her expertise at the 9th Annual Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace among global leaders and diplomats regarding global health, climate change, and food insecurities.
Affiliations and expertise
Partner, South Shore Infectious Diseases and Travel Medicine Consultants; Director of the Antimicrobial Stewardship Center of Excellence; Chairperson COVID-19 Task Force, Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, West Islip, New York, USACH
Cindy Hou
Dr. Cindy Hou is the infection control officer and medical director of research for Jefferson Health, New Jersey (JNJ), and an infectious diseases specialist. She is dually board-certified in internal medicine and infectious diseases. Dr. Hou has expertise in sepsis, antibiotic stewardship, and infection control. In addition, she is the chief medical officer of the Sepsis Alliance and a member of its board of directors; in addition, she is a medical advisor for the Sepsis Innovation Collaborative. She earned an MBA. and MA from Boston University, a DO from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, and BS from Yale University. She is certified in infection prevention and control and is a certified professional in healthcare quality and patient safety. Dr. Hou is a fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Internists, American College of Physicians, and the Infectious Diseases Society of America.
Affiliations and expertise
Infection Control Officer, Jefferson Medical Group, Voorhees, NJ, USA