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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
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.
AMR Insights:
For Environmental experts, officials and other professionals who wish to prevent the further spreading of Antimicrobial resistance, AMR Insights offers selected, global information and data, specific education and extensive networking and partnering opportunities.
AMR Insights is for:
- Environmental Researchers at universities and research institutes
- Environmental Experts at research and consultancy firms
- Labtechnicians at environmental quality laboratories
- Senior officials at national authorities and regulatory authorities staff
- Environmental Experts at drinking water, sewage and soil remediation companies
Latest Topics
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26 June 2025Monitoring Antimicrobial Resistance in Care Homes Through Wastewater Surveillance – A Scoping Review
This study explores the literature on wastewater-based epidemiological studies addressing antimicrobial resistance in care homes for older adults. The research, based on six electronic databases, identified 11 studies conducted between 2015 and 2024. Enterobacterales, particularly Escherichia coli and Klebsiella spp., were the most frequently detected bacteria, with high resistance rates to certain antibiotics and cephalosporins. […]
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25 June 2025Urbanization increases high-risk antibiotic resistance genes and pathogenic bacteria in soil and phyllosphere microbiomes
Urbanization has significantly altered land use and vegetation, impacting microbial diversity. A study examining urban soil and grass phyllosphere microbiomes revealed the lowest α-diversity of bacteria, fungi, and protists in highly urbanized areas, with an increase in antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) and virulence factor genes (VFGs). High-risk ARGs pose significant vulnerability risks for human well-being. […]
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23 June 2025Safeguarding Water, Protecting Health:Policy Actions to Combat AMR
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health threat due to antibiotic overuse in medicine, animal husbandry, and aquaculture. The ERA-NET Cofund funded 18 research projects to monitor and reduce AMR in aquatic environments. The policy brief presents actionable recommendations for EU and national policymakers on AMR prevention, innovation, and stewardship, highlighting alignment across existing frameworks.
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