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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 engaged, international students who wish to know more on Antimicrobial resistance, are involved in student-related activities to increase the awareness on AMR or in student networks to add to preventing and curbing Antimicrobial resistance, AMR Insights offers selected, global information on activities, specific education and extensive networking and partnering opportunities.
AMR Insights is for:
- Internationally oriented students (medicine, pharmacy, biology, veterinary medicine, life sciences, other)
- (Inter)national student networks involved in human and/or veterinary health
- (Inter)national study associations
- (Inter)national student associations
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17 April 2024
Introduction of antimicrobial resistance education in pharmacy curricula in India: lessons learned and future direction
The study explores the impact of an AMR curriculum implemented in a pharmacy college in Kerala, India, on pharmacists’ participation in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) activities. Data was collected through documentary analysis and semi-structured interviews with faculty, clinical pharmacists, and students involved in the curriculum design, implementation, and use. Challenges included lack […]
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13 March 2024
Knowledge, Perception, and Self-Confidence of Antibiotic Resistance, Appropriate Antibiotic Therapy, and Antibiotic Stewardship Among Undergraduate Pharmacy Students in Sudan
A study in Sudan assessed the knowledge and confidence of final-year undergraduate pharmacy students in antibiotic resistance, antibiotic therapy, and antimicrobial stewardship (AMS). The results showed that students had average knowledge scores of 5.6± 1.7 for antibiotic resistance, 4.9± 2.0 for appropriate antibiotic therapy, and 3.1± 1.4 for AMS. However, some students reported poor knowledge […]
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13 February 2024
AMR Insights in 2023 in a bird’s eye view
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