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Antimicrobial resistance

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) develops when bacteria, fungi or viruses are exposed to antibiotics, antifungals or antivirals.

As a result, the antimicrobials become ineffective and infections may persist. In addition, medical interventions including surgery, chemotherapy and stem cell therapy may become impossible.

AMR is considered the biggest global threat of Health and Food Safety.

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AMR Insights informs, educates and connects professionals around the globe with the aim to curb Antimicrobial resistance.

AMR Insights is committed to eliminating antimicrobial resistance because it does not accept that millions of innocent people need to die as a result of resistant bacteria and other microorganisms.


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25 July 2019

First three Escherichia coli isolates harboring mcr-1 in Uruguay

In this work the authors detected the presence of mcr-1 for the first time in their country, albeit in an allodemic manner, associated with different antibiotic resistance genes and from diverse clinical contexts.
Effective surveillance
23 July 2019

Understanding Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Profiles of Salmonella Biofilm and Planktonic Bacteria Challenged with Disinfectants Commonly Used During Poultry Processing

Foodborne pathogens such as Salmonella that survive cleaning and disinfection during
poultry processing are a public health concern because pathogens that survive disinfectants have
greater potential to exhibit resistance to antibiotics and disinfectants after their initial disinfectant
challenge.
Clean environment
Healthy animals
23 July 2019

Use of Antibiotics Without a Prescription in the U.S. Population: A Scoping Review

Use of antibiotics without a prescription may increase unnecessary and inappropriate drug use or doses as well as global risk for antimicrobial resistance.
Effective surveillance
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