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
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06 December 2024Mortality and genetic diversity of antibiotic-resistant bacteria associated with bloodstream infections: a systemic review and genomic analysis
A systematic review of 322 articles involving 90,672 patients found that antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ARB) contribute to the global burden of bloodstream infections (BSIs). The overall mortality rate for all ARB species was 32.0%, with antibiotic-resistant A. baumannii having the highest rate (54.2%). The top three ARB types with the highest mortality rates were CefeR-PA, CREC, […]
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06 December 2024Awareness and capacities of 103 countries to address antimicrobial resistance from 2017 to 2020
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global concern that affects the effectiveness of infections treatments. A study examining factors associated with AMR awareness and capacities across 103 countries from 2017 to 2020 found that while most countries had high Human Development Index (HDI), full freedom, fair Gender Equality (GE), low Universal Health Coverage (UHC), high healthcare […]
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04 December 2024Intestinal Colonization of Multidrug-Resistant Organisms: Identification and Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns of Bacteria Isolated From Healthy Human Fecal Specimens
The study found that the prevalence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria in the intestines of healthy individuals in South India was 57.04%. Klebsiella was the most resistant bacterial isolate, with ESBL, AmpC β-lactamase, carbapenemase, methicillin resistance rates being 34.70%, 12.37%, 7.90%, and 2.06% respectively. The study highlights the importance of regular surveillance to identify and understand […]
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