Antimicrobial resistance is the inherent or acquired capacity of microorganisms to tolerate or evade the inhibitory or lethal effects of antimicrobial agents. This phenomenon constitutes a central area of study in microbiology, infectious diseases, and public health, investigating the molecular mechanisms of resistance, the genetic and environmental factors driving its evolution and dissemination, and its epidemiological patterns. Characterised by its rapid adaptive nature and diverse biological pathways, antimicrobial resistance holds profound significance as a critical threat to global health security, jeopardizing the effective prevention and treatment of a wide spectrum of infections.