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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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23 May 2019

Global Geographic Trends in Antimicrobial Resistance: The Role of International Travel

The travel medicine community has a key role to play in advocating for the recognition of AMR as a priority on the international health agenda.
Effective surveillance
Healthy patients
23 May 2019

Technology for the prevention of antimicrobial resistance and healthcareassociated infections

The high burden of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is partially
due to excessive antimicrobial use both in human and animal medicine worldwide. How can technology help to
overcome challenges in infection prevention and control (IPC) and to prevent HAI and emerging AMR?
Effective surveillance
Smart innovation
23 May 2019

New antibiotics are urgently needed, but economics stand in the way

In the wake of Achaogen’s bankruptcy, experts discussed ways to ensure new treatments are available to combat drug-resistant bacteria that threaten a post-antibiotic world.
Smart innovation
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