Effective Surveillance
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 Officers at authorities, ministries, international organisations and NGO’s who wish to prevent the further global spreading of Antimicrobial resistance, AMR Insights offers selected, global information and data, specific education and extensive networking and partnering opportunities.
AMR Insights is for:
- Senior officials and (top) civil servants at national authorities
- Policy Officers at Ministries
- Civil servants at regional authorities
- Senior officials at international organizations
- Senior officials at NGO’s
Latest Topics
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07 October 2025Plasmid prevalence is independent of antibiotic resistance in environmental Enterobacteriaceae
This study reveals that antibiotic-susceptible Enterobacteriaceae strains often carry numerous plasmids, even without containing resistance genes. By sequencing over 200 environmental isolates, researchers found no link between the number of large plasmids and antibiotic susceptibility or the ability to acquire new plasmids. These results show that plasmids are widespread in susceptible bacteria and may serve […]
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02 October 2025The butterfly effect: collateral damage and impacts of antimicrobial strategies on the oral microbiome
Antimicrobial strategies in the oral cavity, such as mouthwashes, toothpastes, and dietary additives, are widely used for maintaining dental health. However, these interventions can unintentionally disrupt the delicate balance of the oral microbiome. Such disruptions may promote the spread of antimicrobial-resistance genes and enable harmful dysbiosis. These effects can influence not only oral health but […]
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01 October 2025Temporal and geographic trends in extended-spectrum cephalosporins resistance among Neisseria gonorrhoeae isolates worldwide: a systematic review and meta-analysis
The global rise of antibiotic resistance in Neisseria gonorrhoeae presents a major public health threat. A systematic review and meta-analysis of 252 studies from 71 countries (1988–2025) found a weighted pooled resistance rate of ≤2.5% for extended-spectrum cephalosporins (ESCs), with significant temporal fluctuations in resistance. Resistance patterns varied notably across regions and depending on antimicrobial […]
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