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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
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21 May 2025Effect of large-scale population-based dietary change to vegetarianism on antimicrobial resistance and bacterial composition of sewage in Thailand
A study in Thailand found that a 10-day shift from a regular to a vegetarian diet during the annual vegetarian festival led to significant changes in AMR gene abundance and increased carbohydrate metabolism genes. The study also revealed a shift in bacterial species composition, particularly in the northern city. The findings highlight the correlation between […]
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21 May 2025‘Mind the gaps’: stakeholder perspectives on addressing antimicrobial resistance in the environment in the Indian context
The study explores the role of pharmaceutical manufacturing waste in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) development and spread in India, a country with a significant manufacturing sector. It reveals that policy action is fragmentary, with economic and capacity gaps affecting industry behaviours. A One Health approach requires institutionalized AMR prevention within the government, and policymakers need to […]
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21 May 2025Tracking Antimicrobial Resistance in River Waters: Sources, Key Microbes, and Detection Techniques
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global health threat, particularly in river waters contaminated by various sources. The prevalence, diversity, and persistence of ARGs in riverine ecosystems are influenced by environmental factors and anthropogenic inputs. Current molecular tools are insufficient, and a strategic research roadmap is needed to standardize ARG quantification methods, define risk assessment […]
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