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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25 April 2024Global Burden of Fungal Infections and Antifungal Resistance from 1961 to 2024: Findings and Future Implications
Antifungal resistance (AFR) is a global public health issue, particularly affecting immunocompromised individuals. A One Health approach, including Antifungal Stewardship (AFS), is needed to address this growing problem. A comprehensive review of global studies published between 1961 and 2024 revealed an increase in fungal infections, particularly among immunocompromised patients. This has led to a rise […]
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25 April 2024Biodiversity of carbapenem-resistant bacteria in clinical samples from the Southwest Amazon region (Rondônia/Brazil)
Brazil’s biodiversity and genetic variability are valuable for understanding bacterial diversity. This study aimed to understand carbapenem-resistant bacteria in clinical samples from Rondônia, Brazil. Retrospective data from LACEN/RO between 2018 and 2021 identified 72 species with carbapenem resistance profiles, with 25 carrying at least one carbapenemase gene. The results could contribute to state surveillance on […]
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25 April 2024Developing an ethical evaluation framework for coercive antimicrobial stewardship policies
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global public health threat, and coercive antimicrobial stewardship policies are being implemented. Ethical justifications for these policies include effectiveness, duty of easy rescue, tragedy of the commons, responsibility-tracking, harm principle, paternalism, justice and development, precautionary approach, and professional duties. A comprehensive ethical framework should be context-specific and aligned with the […]
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